IFA
Iowa Falls
United States
13,086 km
8,131 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,086 km
8,131 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
238°
west southwest

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IFA WLG
Airport Name Iowa Falls Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IFA WLG
ICAO Code KIFA NZWN
City Iowa Falls Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,137 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 42.470000, -93.270000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Iowa Falls (IFA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) in Iowa Falls, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,086 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 13:55 in Iowa Falls, it's 08:55 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 1,096 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Iowa Falls Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Iowa Falls (IFA) follows a heading of 56° (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 Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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