APA
Denver
United States
12,107 km
7,523 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,107 km
7,523 mi / 6,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APA WLG
Airport Name Centennial Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code APA WLG
ICAO Code KAPA NZWN
City Denver Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,885 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.570000, -104.850000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Denver (APA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,107 kilometers (7,523 miles / 6,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 United States 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 09:44 in Denver, it's 05:44 in Wellington. 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 5,844 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 53° (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 Centennial Airport (APA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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