SLB
Storm Lake
United States
12,957 km
8,051 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,957 km
8,051 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
237°
west southwest

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SLB WLG
Airport Name Storm Lake Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SLB WLG
ICAO Code KSLB NZWN
City Storm Lake Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,488 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 42.600000, -95.240000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Storm Lake (SLB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,957 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 06:45 in Storm Lake, it's 01:45 in Wellington. With a 19-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 1,447 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Storm Lake Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Storm Lake (SLB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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