Airport Comparison
| GBD | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Great Bend Municipal Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | GBD | WLG |
| ICAO Code | KGBD | NZWN |
| City | Great Bend | Wellington |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 1,887 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.340000, -98.860000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Great Bend (GBD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) in Great Bend, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,436 kilometers (7,728 miles / 6,715 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 21:14 in Great Bend, it's 16:14 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 1,846 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Great Bend Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Great Bend (GBD) 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 Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.