DNS
Denison
United States
12,911 km
8,022 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,911 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DNS WLG
Airport Name Denison Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code DNS WLG
ICAO Code KDNS NZWN
City Denison Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,274 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -95.380000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Denison (DNS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) in Denison, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,911 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 02:47 in Denison, it's 21:47 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 1,233 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Denison Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Denison (DNS) follows a heading of 56° (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 Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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