NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
15,088 km
9,375 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,088 km
9,375 mi / 8,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Thule
Heading
285°
west northwest

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NAQ WLG
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NAQ WLG
ICAO Code BGQQ NZWN
City Qaanaaq Wellington
Country Greenland New Zealand
Timezone America/Thule Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 51 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,088 kilometers (9,375 miles / 8,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Greenland 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 15:11 in Qaanaaq, it's 08:11 in Wellington. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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