EWK
Newton
United States
12,530 km
7,786 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,530 km
7,786 mi / 6,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
234°
southwest

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EWK WLG
Airport Name Newton-City-County Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code EWK WLG
ICAO Code KEWK NZWN
City Newton Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,534 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 38.060000, -97.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Newton (EWK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newton-City-County Airport (EWK) in Newton, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,530 kilometers (7,786 miles / 6,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 23:23 in Newton, it's 18:23 in Wellington. With a 19-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 1,493 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Newton-City-County Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Newton (EWK) follows a heading of 59° (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 Newton-City-County Airport (EWK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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