WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,960 km
8,675 miles
YXZ
Wawa
Canada
Distance
13,960 km
8,675 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

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WLG YXZ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Wawa Airport
IATA Code WLG YXZ
ICAO Code NZWN CYXZ
City Wellington Wawa
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 47.970000, -84.790000

Wellington (WLG) to Wawa (YXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Wawa Airport (YXZ) in Wawa, Canada is 13,960 kilometers (8,675 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 16:34 in Wellington, it's 22:34 in Wawa. 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 Wawa (YXZ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Wawa Airport (YXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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