ARC
Arctic Village
United States
12,609 km
7,835 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,609 km
7,835 mi / 6,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ARC WLG
Airport Name Arctic Village Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code ARC WLG
ICAO Code PARC NZWN
City Arctic Village Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,092 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 68.110000, -145.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Arctic Village (ARC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arctic Village Airport (ARC) in Arctic Village, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,609 kilometers (7,835 miles / 6,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:25 in Arctic Village, it's 15:25 in Wellington. With a 22-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 2,051 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Arctic Village Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Arctic Village (ARC) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arctic Village Airport (ARC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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