The flight distance from Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,727 kilometers (3,558 miles / 3,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting AQ with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Antartica, it's 19:24 in Wellington. With a 16-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 2,420 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Antartica (UGL) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.