AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,871 km
9,240 miles
YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
Distance
14,871 km
9,240 mi / 8,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YKG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kangirsuk Airport
IATA Code AKL YKG
ICAO Code NZAA CYAS
City Auckland Kangirsuk
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 60.030000, -70.000000

Auckland (AKL) to Kangirsuk (YKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada is 14,871 kilometers (9,240 miles / 8,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 07:46 in Auckland, it's 13:46 in Kangirsuk. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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