AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,934 km
7,415 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
11,934 km
7,415 mi / 6,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YGC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code AKL YGC
ICAO Code NZAA CEQ5
City Auckland Grande Cache
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 23 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 53.920000, -118.870000

Auckland (AKL) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 11,934 kilometers (7,415 miles / 6,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 18:36 in Auckland, it's 22:36 in Grande Cache. 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 4,094 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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