LGF
Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma)
United States
10,976 km
6,820 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,976 km
6,820 mi / 5,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Phoenix
Heading
226°
southwest

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LGF WLG
Airport Name Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LGF WLG
ICAO Code KLGF NZWN
City Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma) Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 433 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -114.400000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma) (LGF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma), United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,976 kilometers (6,820 miles / 5,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 11:57 in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma), it's 07:57 in Wellington. With a 20-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 Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma) (LGF) follows a heading of 53° (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 Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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