IRC
Circle
United States
12,428 km
7,723 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,428 km
7,723 mi / 6,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IRC WLG
Airport Name Circle City Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IRC WLG
ICAO Code PACR NZWN
City Circle Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 613 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 65.830000, -144.080000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Circle (IRC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Circle City Airport (IRC) in Circle, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,428 kilometers (7,723 miles / 6,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 03:38 in Circle, it's 01:38 in Wellington. With a 22-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Circle (IRC) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Circle City Airport (IRC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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