BBW
Broken Bow
United States
12,584 km
7,819 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,584 km
7,819 mi / 6,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

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BBW WLG
Airport Name Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BBW WLG
ICAO Code KBBW NZWN
City Broken Bow Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,546 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 41.440000, -99.640000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Broken Bow (BBW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) in Broken Bow, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,584 kilometers (7,819 miles / 6,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 09:27 in Broken Bow, it's 04:27 in Wellington. With a 19-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 2,505 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Broken Bow (BBW) follows a heading of 54° (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 Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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