WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,344 km
7,049 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
11,344 km
7,049 mi / 6,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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WLG WTR
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code WLG WTR
ICAO Code NZWN KE24
City Wellington Whiteriver
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 41 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 33.810000, -109.990000

Wellington (WLG) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 11,344 kilometers (7,049 miles / 6,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 10:00 in Wellington, it's 14:00 in Whiteriver. 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 5,112 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 228° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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