TDW
Amarillo
United States
12,012 km
7,464 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,012 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

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TDW WLG
Airport Name Tradewind Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TDW WLG
ICAO Code KTDW NZWN
City Amarillo Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,649 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -101.830000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Amarillo (TDW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tradewind Airport (TDW) in Amarillo, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,012 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 10:45 in Amarillo, it's 05:45 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 3,608 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Tradewind Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Amarillo (TDW) follows a heading of 59° (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 Tradewind Airport (TDW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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