DGF
Douglas Lake
Canada
11,976 km
7,442 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,976 km
7,442 mi / 6,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Vancouver
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DGF WLG
Airport Name Douglas Lake Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code DGF WLG
ICAO Code CAL3 NZWN
City Douglas Lake Wellington
Country Canada New Zealand
Timezone America/Vancouver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,770 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, -120.170000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Douglas Lake (DGF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) in Douglas Lake, Canada to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,976 kilometers (7,442 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Canada 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 07:04 in Douglas Lake, it's 04:04 in Wellington. With a 21-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 2,729 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Douglas Lake Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Douglas Lake (DGF) follows a heading of 38° (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 Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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