HCA
Big Spring
United States
11,829 km
7,350 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,829 km
7,350 mi / 6,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
231°
southwest

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HCA WLG
Airport Name Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HCA WLG
ICAO Code KBPG NZWN
City Big Spring Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,573 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 32.210000, -101.520000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Big Spring (HCA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,829 kilometers (7,350 miles / 6,387 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 00:50 in Big Spring, it's 19:50 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 2,532 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Big Spring (HCA) follows a heading of 61° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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