WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,838 km
7,977 miles
YXE
Saskatoon
Canada
Distance
12,838 km
7,977 mi / 6,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YXE
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
IATA Code WLG YXE
ICAO Code NZWN CYXE
City Wellington Saskatoon
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 41 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 52.170000, -106.700000

Wellington (WLG) to Saskatoon (YXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) in Saskatoon, Canada is 12,838 kilometers (7,977 miles / 6,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 17:18 in Wellington, it's 22:18 in Saskatoon. 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 1,612 feet between the two airports. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Saskatoon (YXE) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 235° (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 Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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