MWH
Moses Lake
United States
11,790 km
7,326 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,790 km
7,326 mi / 6,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MWH WLG
Airport Name Grant County International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MWH WLG
ICAO Code KMWH NZWN
City Moses Lake Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,189 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 47.210000, -119.320000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Moses Lake (MWH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grant County International Airport (MWH) in Moses Lake, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,790 kilometers (7,326 miles / 6,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 19:20 in Moses Lake, it's 16:20 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 1,148 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Grant County International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Moses Lake (MWH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Grant County International Airport (MWH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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