WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,419 km
7,717 miles
XRR
Ross River
Canada
Distance
12,419 km
7,717 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG XRR
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Ross River Airport
IATA Code WLG XRR
ICAO Code NZWN CYDM
City Wellington Ross River
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Whitehorse
Elevation 41 ft 2,314 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 61.970000, -132.420000

Wellington (WLG) to Ross River (XRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Ross River Airport (XRR) in Ross River, Canada is 12,419 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Canada. 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 14:31 in Wellington, it's 18:31 in Ross River. 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 2,273 feet between the two airports. Ross River Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Ross River (XRR) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 220° (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 Ross River Airport (XRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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