HRO
Harrison
United States
12,715 km
7,901 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,715 km
7,901 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

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HRO WLG
Airport Name Boone County Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HRO WLG
ICAO Code KHRO NZWN
City Harrison Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,365 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.260000, -93.150000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Harrison (HRO) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boone County Airport (HRO) in Harrison, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,715 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,865 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 05:56 in Harrison, it's 00:56 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,324 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Boone County Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Harrison (HRO) follows a heading of 62° (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 Boone County Airport (HRO) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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