GWV
Bush
United States
12,602 km
7,831 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,602 km
7,831 mi / 6,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GWV WLG
Airport Name Fokker Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GWV WLG
ICAO Code 2LA8 NZWN
City Bush Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 50 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 30.590000, -89.870000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bush (GWV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fokker Field (GWV) in Bush, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,602 kilometers (7,831 miles / 6,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 14:08 in Bush, it's 09:08 in Wellington. With a 19-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 Bush (GWV) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Fokker Field (GWV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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