UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
16,542 km
10,278 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,542 km
10,278 mi / 8,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Nuuk
Heading
291°
west northwest

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UAK WLG
Airport Name Narsarsuaq Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UAK WLG
ICAO Code BGBW NZWN
City Narsarsuaq Wellington
Country Greenland New Zealand
Timezone America/Nuuk Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 112 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 61.160000, -45.430000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,542 kilometers (10,278 miles / 8,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Greenland 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 00:50 in Narsarsuaq, it's 15:50 in Wellington. With a 15-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 Narsarsuaq (UAK) follows a heading of 37° (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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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