PVF
Placerville
United States
11,034 km
6,856 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,034 km
6,856 mi / 5,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PVF WLG
Airport Name Placerville Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PVF WLG
ICAO Code KPVF NZWN
City Placerville Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,586 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 38.720000, -120.750000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Placerville (PVF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Placerville Airport (PVF) in Placerville, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,034 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 21:09 in Placerville, it's 18:09 in Wellington. With a 21-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 2,545 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Placerville Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Placerville (PVF) follows a heading of 45° (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 Placerville Airport (PVF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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