Airport Comparison
| GMT | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Granite Mountain Air Station | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | GMT | WLG |
| ICAO Code | PAGZ | NZWN |
| City | Granite Mountain | Wellington |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 1,313 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 65.400000, -161.300000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Granite Mountain (GMT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) in Granite Mountain, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,047 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.
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 01:27 in Granite Mountain, it's 23:27 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Granite Mountain Air Station.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Granite Mountain (GMT) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.