WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,743 km
8,540 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
13,743 km
8,540 mi / 7,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
42°
northeast

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WLG YGX
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code WLG YGX
ICAO Code NZWN CYGX
City Wellington Gillam
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 41 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 56.360000, -94.710000

Wellington (WLG) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 13,743 kilometers (8,540 miles / 7,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 07:02 in Wellington, it's 12:02 in Gillam. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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