MGW
Morgantown
United States
13,900 km
8,637 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,900 km
8,637 mi / 7,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MGW WLG
Airport Name Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MGW WLG
ICAO Code KMGW NZWN
City Morgantown Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,244 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.600000, -79.900000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Morgantown (MGW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,900 kilometers (8,637 miles / 7,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 10:32 in Morgantown, it's 04:32 in Wellington. With a 18-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 1,203 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Morgantown (MGW) follows a heading of 65° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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