WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,285 km
9,497 miles
ZBF
Bathurst
Canada
Distance
15,285 km
9,497 mi / 8,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

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WLG ZBF
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Bathurst Airport
IATA Code WLG ZBF
ICAO Code NZWN CZBF
City Wellington Bathurst
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 41 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 47.630000, -65.740000

Wellington (WLG) to Bathurst (ZBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Bathurst Airport (ZBF) in Bathurst, Canada is 15,285 kilometers (9,497 miles / 8,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 16:32 in Wellington, it's 23:32 in Bathurst. With a 17-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 Bathurst (ZBF) 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 Bathurst Airport (ZBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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