Airport Comparison
| NCO | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Quonset State Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | NCO | WLG |
| ICAO Code | KOQU | NZWN |
| City | North Kingstown | Wellington |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.600000, -71.410000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
North Kingstown (NCO) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Quonset State Airport (NCO) in North Kingstown, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,642 kilometers (9,098 miles / 7,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
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 12:29 in North Kingstown, it's 06:29 in Wellington. With a 18-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 North Kingstown (NCO) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Quonset State Airport (NCO) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.