WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,947 km
8,045 miles
YFI
Suncor Energy Site
Canada
Distance
12,947 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YFI
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Fort Mackay / Firebag
IATA Code WLG YFI
ICAO Code NZWN CFG6
City Wellington Suncor Energy Site
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 1,762 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 57.280000, -110.980000

Wellington (WLG) to Suncor Energy Site (YFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) in Suncor Energy Site, Canada is 12,947 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 05:56 in Wellington, it's 09:56 in Suncor Energy Site. 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 1,721 feet between the two airports. Fort Mackay / Firebag sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Suncor Energy Site (YFI) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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