WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,328 km
7,660 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
12,328 km
7,660 mi / 6,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YGC
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code WLG YGC
ICAO Code NZWN CEQ5
City Wellington Grande Cache
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 53.920000, -118.870000

Wellington (WLG) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 12,328 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 05:50 in Wellington, it's 09:50 in Grande Cache. 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 4,076 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) 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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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