FRM
Fairmont
United States
13,075 km
8,125 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,075 km
8,125 mi / 7,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
238°
west southwest

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FRM WLG
Airport Name Fairmont Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FRM WLG
ICAO Code KFRM NZWN
City Fairmont Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,162 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.640000, -94.420000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fairmont (FRM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) in Fairmont, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,075 kilometers (8,125 miles / 7,060 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 12:48 in Fairmont, it's 07:48 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 1,121 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Fairmont Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fairmont (FRM) follows a heading of 55° (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 Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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