The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 12,470 kilometers (7,748 miles / 6,733 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 00:03 in Wellington, it's 04:03 in Medicine Hat. With a 20-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 2,311 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 231° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.