WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,227 km
9,461 miles
YTQ
Tasiujaq
Canada
Distance
15,227 km
9,461 mi / 8,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

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WLG YTQ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Tasiujaq Airport
IATA Code WLG YTQ
ICAO Code NZWN CYTQ
City Wellington Tasiujaq
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 58.670000, -69.960000

Wellington (WLG) to Tasiujaq (YTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Tasiujaq Airport (YTQ) in Tasiujaq, Canada is 15,227 kilometers (9,461 miles / 8,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 06:43 in Wellington, it's 12:43 in Tasiujaq. 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 Tasiujaq (YTQ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 264° (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 Tasiujaq Airport (YTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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