CID
Cedar Rapids
United States
13,162 km
8,179 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,162 km
8,179 mi / 7,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
238°
west southwest

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CID WLG
Airport Name The Eastern Iowa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CID WLG
ICAO Code KCID NZWN
City Cedar Rapids Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 869 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 41.900000, -91.700000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Cedar Rapids (CID) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,162 kilometers (8,179 miles / 7,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 20:02 in Cedar Rapids, it's 15:02 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Cedar Rapids (CID) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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