WJF
Lancaster
United States
10,870 km
6,755 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,870 km
6,755 mi / 5,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

WJF WLG
Airport Name General Wm J Fox Airfield Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WJF WLG
ICAO Code KWJF NZWN
City Lancaster Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,351 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 34.740000, -118.220000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lancaster (WJF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,870 kilometers (6,755 miles / 5,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 15:29 in Lancaster, it's 12:29 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 2,310 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than General Wm J Fox Airfield.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lancaster (WJF) follows a heading of 50° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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