FCA
Kalispell
United States
12,151 km
7,550 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,151 km
7,550 mi / 6,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FCA WLG
Airport Name Glacier Park International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FCA WLG
ICAO Code KGPI NZWN
City Kalispell Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,977 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 48.310000, -114.260000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kalispell (FCA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,151 kilometers (7,550 miles / 6,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 16:15 in Kalispell, it's 12:15 in Wellington. With a 20-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 2,936 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Glacier Park International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kalispell (FCA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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