HIE
Whitefield
United States
14,747 km
9,163 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,747 km
9,163 mi / 7,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
249°
west southwest

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HIE WLG
Airport Name Mount Washington Regional Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HIE WLG
ICAO Code KHIE NZWN
City Whitefield Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,072 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 44.370000, -71.550000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Whitefield (HIE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) in Whitefield, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,747 kilometers (9,163 miles / 7,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 02:05 in Whitefield, it's 20:05 in Wellington. With a 18-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 1,031 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mount Washington Regional Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Whitefield (HIE) follows a heading of 63° (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 Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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