GLD
Goodland
United States
12,307 km
7,647 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,307 km
7,647 mi / 6,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GLD WLG
Airport Name Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GLD WLG
ICAO Code KGLD NZWN
City Goodland Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,658 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.370000, -101.700000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Goodland (GLD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) in Goodland, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,307 kilometers (7,647 miles / 6,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:23 in Goodland, it's 22:23 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 3,617 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Goodland (GLD) 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 Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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