# Distance from Deering (DRG) to Wellington (WLG)

> 12,097 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,097 km / 7,517 mi / 6,532 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 198° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 9° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +20h (When it's 00:18 in Deering, it's 20:18 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (WLG is higher than DRG)

## Airports

### [Deering Airport (DRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drg-deering-deering-airport/1ef266df-8629-68c8-aee0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Deering, United States
- ICAO: PADE
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 66.070000, -162.770000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:18 in Deering, it's 20:18 in Wellington.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Deering Airport (DRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drg-deering-deering-airport/1ef266df-8629-68c8-aee0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)