WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,961 km
8,054 miles
YPA
Prince Albert
Canada
Distance
12,961 km
8,054 mi / 6,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YPA
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport
IATA Code WLG YPA
ICAO Code NZWN CYPA
City Wellington Prince Albert
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 41 ft 1,405 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 53.210000, -105.670000

Wellington (WLG) to Prince Albert (YPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) in Prince Albert, Canada is 12,961 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 04:20 in Wellington, it's 09:20 in Prince Albert. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,364 feet between the two airports. Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Prince Albert (YPA) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 236° (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 Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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