The flight distance from Cortland County/Chase Field (CTX) in Cortland, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,324 kilometers (8,900 miles / 7,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 21:23 in Cortland, it's 15:23 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,156 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Cortland County/Chase Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Cortland (CTX) follows a heading of 63° (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 Cortland County/Chase Field (CTX) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.