CAO
Clayton
United States
12,008 km
7,461 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,008 km
7,461 mi / 6,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
231°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CAO WLG
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CAO WLG
ICAO Code KCAO NZWN
City Clayton Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,970 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Clayton (CAO) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,008 kilometers (7,461 miles / 6,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 17:32 in Clayton, it's 11:32 in Wellington. With a 18-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 4,929 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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