WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,640 km
9,097 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
14,640 km
9,097 mi / 7,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
45°
northeast

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WLG YSK
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code WLG YSK
ICAO Code NZWN CYSK
City Wellington Sanikiluaq
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Iqaluit
Elevation 41 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 56.540000, -79.250000

Wellington (WLG) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 14,640 kilometers (9,097 miles / 7,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 11:54 in Wellington, it's 17:54 in Sanikiluaq. With a 18-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 Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 255° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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