AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,681 km
7,258 miles
YSN
Salmon Arm
Canada
Distance
11,681 km
7,258 mi / 6,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YSN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Salmon Arm Airport
IATA Code AKL YSN
ICAO Code NZAA CZAM
City Auckland Salmon Arm
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 23 ft 1,751 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 50.680000, -119.230000

Auckland (AKL) to Salmon Arm (YSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Salmon Arm Airport (YSN) in Salmon Arm, Canada is 11,681 kilometers (7,258 miles / 6,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 11:54 in Auckland, it's 14:54 in Salmon Arm. With a 21-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 1,728 feet between the two airports. Salmon Arm Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Salmon Arm (YSN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 229° (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 Salmon Arm Airport (YSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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