Airport Comparison
| 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.