CHL
Challis
United States
11,872 km
7,377 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,872 km
7,377 mi / 6,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Boise
Heading
228°
southwest

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CHL WLG
Airport Name Challis Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CHL WLG
ICAO Code KLLJ NZWN
City Challis Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Boise Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,076 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Challis (CHL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,872 kilometers (7,377 miles / 6,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 08:05 in Challis, it's 04:05 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 5,035 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 45° (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 Challis Airport (CHL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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