AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,235 km
7,602 miles
YZH
Slave Lake
Canada
Distance
12,235 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YZH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Slave Lake Airport
IATA Code AKL YZH
ICAO Code NZAA CYZH
City Auckland Slave Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 23 ft 1,912 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 55.290000, -114.780000

Auckland (AKL) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 12,235 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 09:48 in Auckland, it's 13:48 in Slave Lake. 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 1,889 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Slave Lake (YZH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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