WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,644 km
7,856 miles
YOP
Rainbow Lake
Canada
Distance
12,644 km
7,856 mi / 6,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YOP
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Rainbow Lake Airport
IATA Code WLG YOP
ICAO Code NZWN CYOP
City Wellington Rainbow Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 58.490000, -119.410000

Wellington (WLG) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) in Rainbow Lake, Canada is 12,644 kilometers (7,856 miles / 6,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 20:39 in Wellington, it's 00:39 in Rainbow Lake. 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 1,718 feet between the two airports. Rainbow Lake Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 228° (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 Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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