BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
12,214 km
7,590 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,214 km
7,590 mi / 6,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
211°
south southwest

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BIG WLG
Airport Name Allen Army Air Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BIG WLG
ICAO Code PABI NZWN
City Delta Junction Ft Greely Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,285 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 64.000000, -145.720000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,214 kilometers (7,590 miles / 6,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 00:23 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 22:23 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 1,244 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Allen Army Air Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 17° (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 Allen Army Air Field (BIG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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