GGW
Glasgow
United States
12,583 km
7,819 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,583 km
7,819 mi / 6,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
233°
southwest

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GGW WLG
Airport Name Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GGW WLG
ICAO Code KGGW NZWN
City Glasgow Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,296 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 48.210000, -106.610000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Glasgow (GGW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,583 kilometers (7,819 miles / 6,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 03:47 in Glasgow, it's 23:47 in Wellington. With a 20-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 2,255 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Glasgow (GGW) follows a heading of 45° (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 Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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