# Distance from Kelsey (KES) to Wellington (WLG)

> 13,628 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,628 km / 8,468 mi / 7,358 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 243° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +17h (When it's 18:59 in Kelsey, it's 11:59 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 559 ft (WLG is lower than KES)

## Airports

### [Kelsey Airport (KES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kes-kelsey-kelsey-airport/1ef266de-b485-6df8-9cab-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kelsey, Canada
- ICAO: CZEE
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 56.040000, -96.510000
- Elevation: 600 ft

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:59 in Kelsey, it's 11:59 in Wellington.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kelsey Airport (KES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kes-kelsey-kelsey-airport/1ef266de-b485-6df8-9cab-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
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