Airport Comparison
| WLG | YQW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wellington International Airport | North Battleford Airport |
| IATA Code | WLG | YQW |
| ICAO Code | NZWN | CYQW |
| City | Wellington | North Battleford |
| Country | New Zealand | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 41 ft | 1,799 ft |
| Coordinates | -41.330000, 174.800000 | 52.770000, -108.240000 |
Wellington (WLG) to North Battleford (YQW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to North Battleford Airport (YQW) in North Battleford, Canada is 12,792 kilometers (7,949 miles / 6,907 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 15:01 in Wellington, it's 20:01 in North Battleford. 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 1,758 feet between the two airports. North Battleford Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.
The return flight from North Battleford (YQW) 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 North Battleford Airport (YQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.