EKN
Elkins
United States
13,866 km
8,616 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,866 km
8,616 mi / 7,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EKN WLG
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code EKN WLG
ICAO Code KEKN NZWN
City Elkins Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,987 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Elkins (EKN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,866 kilometers (8,616 miles / 7,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 05:41 in Elkins, it's 23:41 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 1,946 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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