SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
11,731 km
7,290 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,731 km
7,290 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SLC WLG
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SLC WLG
ICAO Code KSLC NZWN
City Salt Lake City Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,231 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,731 kilometers (7,290 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 00:06 in Salt Lake City, it's 20:06 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 4,190 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 49° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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