Airport Comparison
| KKK | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kalakaket Creek Air Station | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | KKK | WLG |
| ICAO Code | K1KC | NZWN |
| City | Kalakaket Creek | Wellington |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.400000, -156.800000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,017 kilometers (7,467 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.
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 03:22 in Kalakaket Creek, it's 01:22 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 1,557 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Kalakaket Creek Air Station.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) follows a heading of 12° (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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.