AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,892 km
9,253 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
14,892 km
9,253 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YQC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code AKL YQC
ICAO Code NZAA CYHA
City Auckland Quaqtaq
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 61.050000, -69.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 14,892 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 21:09 in Auckland, it's 03:09 in Quaqtaq. 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 Quaqtaq (YQC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 271° (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 Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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