WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,898 km
8,636 miles
WSG
Washington
United States
Distance
13,898 km
8,636 mi / 7,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG WSG
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Washington County Airport
IATA Code WLG WSG
ICAO Code NZWN KAFJ
City Wellington Washington
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 41 ft 1,184 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 40.140000, -80.290000

Wellington (WLG) to Washington (WSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Washington County Airport (WSG) in Washington, United States is 13,898 kilometers (8,636 miles / 7,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Wellington, it's 08:09 in Washington. With a 18-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 1,143 feet between the two airports. Washington County Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Washington (WSG) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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