PGS
Peach Springs
United States
11,254 km
6,993 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,254 km
6,993 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Phoenix
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PGS WLG
Airport Name Grand Canyon Caverns Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PGS WLG
ICAO Code KL37 NZWN
City Peach Springs Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,397 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, -113.250000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Peach Springs (PGS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,254 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,077 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 08:13 in Peach Springs, it's 04:13 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 5,356 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Caverns Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Peach Springs (PGS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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