MCW
Mason City
United States
13,122 km
8,154 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,122 km
8,154 mi / 7,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
238°
west southwest

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MCW WLG
Airport Name Mason City Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MCW WLG
ICAO Code KMCW NZWN
City Mason City Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,213 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.160000, -93.330000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mason City (MCW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,122 kilometers (8,154 miles / 7,085 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 22:58 in Mason City, it's 17:58 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 1,172 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mason City Municipal Airport.

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

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