# Distance from Muskrat Dam (MSA) to Wellington (WLG)

> 13,774 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,774 km / 8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 245° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +17h (When it's 03:29 in Muskrat Dam, it's 20:29 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 870 ft (WLG is lower than MSA)

## Airports

### [Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msa-muskrat-dam-muskrat-dam-airport/1ef266de-b4c3-6f5e-8892-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muskrat Dam, Canada
- ICAO: CZMD
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 53.440000, -91.760000
- Elevation: 911 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 03:29 in Muskrat Dam, it's 20:29 in Wellington.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msa-muskrat-dam-muskrat-dam-airport/1ef266de-b4c3-6f5e-8892-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)