BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
11,015 km
6,844 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,015 km
6,844 mi / 5,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BYS WLG
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BYS WLG
ICAO Code KBYS NZWN
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,350 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,015 kilometers (6,844 miles / 5,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 02:36 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 23:36 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 2,309 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 50° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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