WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,123 km
10,018 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
16,123 km
10,018 mi / 8,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YQX
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code WLG YQX
ICAO Code NZWN CYQX
City Wellington Gander
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/St_Johns
Elevation 41 ft 496 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 48.940000, -54.570000

Wellington (WLG) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 16,123 kilometers (10,018 miles / 8,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 12:43 in Wellington, it's 20:13 in Gander. With a 16.5-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 Gander (YQX) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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