LYB
Little Cayman
KY
12,675 km
7,876 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,675 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Cayman
Heading
233°
southwest

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LYB WLG
Airport Name Edward Bodden Airfield Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LYB WLG
ICAO Code MWCL NZWN
City Little Cayman Wellington
Country KY New Zealand
Timezone America/Cayman Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 19.670000, -80.100000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Little Cayman (LYB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) in Little Cayman, KY to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,675 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 KY 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 20:48 in Little Cayman, it's 14:48 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Little Cayman (LYB) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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