The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,129 kilometers (10,022 miles / 8,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Greenland 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 06:01 in Nuuk, it's 21:01 in Wellington. With a 15-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 Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 33° (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 Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.