INL
International Falls
United States
13,423 km
8,341 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,423 km
8,341 mi / 7,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
241°
west southwest

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INL WLG
Airport Name Falls International/Einarson Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code INL WLG
ICAO Code KINL NZWN
City International Falls Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,184 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 48.570000, -93.400000 -41.330000, 174.800000

International Falls (INL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) in International Falls, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,423 kilometers (8,341 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 04:36 in International Falls, it's 23:36 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 1,143 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Falls International/Einarson Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to International Falls (INL) follows a heading of 50° (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 Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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