SGF
Springfield
United States
12,759 km
7,928 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,759 km
7,928 mi / 6,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
236°
southwest

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SGF WLG
Airport Name Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SGF WLG
ICAO Code KSGF NZWN
City Springfield Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,268 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.250000, -93.390000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Springfield (SGF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) in Springfield, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,759 kilometers (7,928 miles / 6,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 05:34 in Springfield, it's 00:34 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 1,227 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Springfield (SGF) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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