WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,552 km
7,799 miles
ZHP
High Prairie
Canada
Distance
12,552 km
7,799 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG ZHP
Airport Name Wellington International Airport High Prairie Airport
IATA Code WLG ZHP
ICAO Code NZWN CZHP
City Wellington High Prairie
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 1,974 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 55.390000, -116.470000

Wellington (WLG) to High Prairie (ZHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 12,552 kilometers (7,799 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 10:41 in Wellington, it's 14:41 in High Prairie. 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 1,933 feet between the two airports. High Prairie Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from High Prairie (ZHP) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 229° (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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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