KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
12,063 km
7,495 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,063 km
7,495 mi / 6,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
213°
south southwest

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KGZ WLG
Airport Name Glacier Creek Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KGZ WLG
ICAO Code KKGZ NZWN
City Glacier Creek Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,380 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 61.460000, -142.380000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,063 kilometers (7,495 miles / 6,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 00:02 in Glacier Creek, it's 22:02 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 2,339 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Glacier Creek Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) follows a heading of 20° (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 Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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