WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,978 km
7,443 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
11,978 km
7,443 mi / 6,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG ZGF
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code WLG ZGF
ICAO Code NZWN CZGF
City Wellington Grand Forks
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 41 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 49.020000, -118.430000

Wellington (WLG) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 11,978 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 10:24 in Wellington, it's 13:24 in Grand Forks. With a 21-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 1,679 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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