MSC
Mesa
United States
11,199 km
6,959 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,199 km
6,959 mi / 6,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Phoenix
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MSC WLG
Airport Name Falcon Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MSC WLG
ICAO Code KFFZ NZWN
City Mesa Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,394 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 33.460000, -111.730000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mesa (MSC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,199 kilometers (6,959 miles / 6,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 06:43 in Mesa, it's 02:43 in Wellington. With a 20-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 1,353 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Falcon Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Mesa (MSC) follows a heading of 54° (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 Falcon Field (MSC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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