MMH
Mammoth Lakes
United States
11,061 km
6,873 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
224°
southwest

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MMH WLG
Airport Name Mammoth Yosemite Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MMH WLG
ICAO Code KMMH NZWN
City Mammoth Lakes Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,135 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -118.840000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mammoth Lakes (MMH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in Mammoth Lakes, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 10:35 in Mammoth Lakes, it's 07:35 in Wellington. With a 21-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 7,094 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mammoth Yosemite Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH) follows a heading of 47° (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 Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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