AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,554 km
7,801 miles
YFI
Suncor Energy Site
Canada
Distance
12,554 km
7,801 mi / 6,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YFI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Fort Mackay / Firebag
IATA Code AKL YFI
ICAO Code NZAA CFG6
City Auckland Suncor Energy Site
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 23 ft 1,762 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 57.280000, -110.980000

Auckland (AKL) to Suncor Energy Site (YFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) in Suncor Energy Site, Canada is 12,554 kilometers (7,801 miles / 6,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Auckland, it's 01:44 in Suncor Energy Site. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,739 feet between the two airports. Fort Mackay / Firebag sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Suncor Energy Site (YFI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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