FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
11,852 km
7,364 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,852 km
7,364 mi / 6,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FRN WLG
Airport Name Bryant Army Air Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FRN WLG
ICAO Code PAFR NZWN
City Fort Richardson (Anchorage) Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 387 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 61.270000, -149.650000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,852 kilometers (7,364 miles / 6,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 05:07 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), it's 03:07 in Wellington. With a 22-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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