PIZ
Point Lay
United States
12,481 km
7,756 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,481 km
7,756 mi / 6,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
198°
south southwest

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PIZ WLG
Airport Name Point Lay Lrrs Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PIZ WLG
ICAO Code PPIZ NZWN
City Point Lay Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 29 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, -163.010000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Point Lay (PIZ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,481 kilometers (7,756 miles / 6,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 22:44 in Point Lay, it's 20:44 in Wellington. With a 22-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 Point Lay (PIZ) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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