WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,069 km
7,500 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
12,069 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG WYS
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code WLG WYS
ICAO Code NZWN KWYS
City Wellington West Yellowstone
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 41 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 44.690000, -111.120000

Wellington (WLG) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 12,069 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 01:13 in Wellington, it's 05:13 in West Yellowstone. 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 6,608 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 230° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.