# Distance from Atka (AKB) to Wellington (WLG)

> 10,456 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,456 km / 6,497 mi / 5,646 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 188° (south)
- **Return heading**: 7° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +21h (When it's 13:48 in Atka, it's 10:48 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 14 ft (WLG is lower than AKB)

## Airports

### [Atka Airport (AKB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akb-atka-atka-airport/1ef266df-858c-6c08-95ff-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Atka, United States
- ICAO: PAAK
- Timezone: America/Adak
- Coordinates: 52.220000, -174.210000
- Elevation: 55 ft

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:48 in Atka, it's 10:48 in Wellington.
With a 21-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Atka Airport (AKB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akb-atka-atka-airport/1ef266df-858c-6c08-95ff-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)