Airport Comparison
| MHE | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mitchell Municipal Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | MHE | WLG |
| ICAO Code | KMHE | NZWN |
| City | Mitchell | Wellington |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 1,304 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.770000, -98.040000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Mitchell (MHE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) in Mitchell, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,839 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.
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 17:37 in Mitchell, it's 12:37 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 1,263 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mitchell Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Mitchell (MHE) follows a heading of 53° (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 Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.