AKV
Akulivik
Canada
14,806 km
9,200 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,806 km
9,200 mi / 7,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Toronto
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

AKV WLG
Airport Name Akulivik Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AKV WLG
ICAO Code CYKO NZWN
City Akulivik Wellington
Country Canada New Zealand
Timezone America/Toronto Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 75 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 60.820000, -78.150000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Akulivik (AKV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akulivik Airport (AKV) in Akulivik, Canada to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,806 kilometers (9,200 miles / 7,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Canada with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Akulivik, it's 01:09 in Wellington. 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 Wellington (WLG) to Akulivik (AKV) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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