AKL to YVR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 11,361 km (7,060 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 14h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (YVR to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Vancouver?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 11,361 km (7,060 mi, 6,135 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to YVR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 14h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YVR is roughly northeast of AKL.
How is the AKL to YVR route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-YVR in IATA codes and NZAA-CYVR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Vancouver International Airport is YVR (CYVR).
| AKL | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | CYVR |
| Country | New Zealand | Canada |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 14 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #95 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; CYVR starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 9 ft (3 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to YVR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Vancouver?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are 11,361 km (7,060 mi, 6,135 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to YVR?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and YVR takes about 14h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YVR from AKL?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) lies roughly northeast of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to YVR?
2 airlines appear on the AKL-YVR route in the open dataset, including Air Canada, Air New Zealand.
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