BLD
Boulder City
United States
11,181 km
6,948 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,181 km
6,948 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BLD WLG
Airport Name Boulder City Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BLD WLG
ICAO Code KBVU NZWN
City Boulder City Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,203 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -114.860000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Boulder City (BLD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) in Boulder City, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,181 kilometers (6,948 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 12:21 in Boulder City, it's 09:21 in Wellington. 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 2,162 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Boulder City Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Boulder City (BLD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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