WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,404 km
7,707 miles
YDQ
Dawson Creek
Canada
Distance
12,404 km
7,707 mi / 6,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YDQ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Dawson Creek Airport
IATA Code WLG YDQ
ICAO Code NZWN CYDQ
City Wellington Dawson Creek
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 41 ft 2,148 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 55.740000, -120.180000

Wellington (WLG) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) in Dawson Creek, Canada is 12,404 kilometers (7,707 miles / 6,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 04:33 in Wellington, it's 08:33 in Dawson Creek. 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 2,107 feet between the two airports. Dawson Creek Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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