WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,496 km
7,765 miles
XPR
Pine Ridge
United States
Distance
12,496 km
7,765 mi / 6,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

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WLG XPR
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Pine Ridge Airport
IATA Code WLG XPR
ICAO Code NZWN KIEN
City Wellington Pine Ridge
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 41 ft 3,333 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 43.020000, -102.510000

Wellington (WLG) to Pine Ridge (XPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) in Pine Ridge, United States is 12,496 kilometers (7,765 miles / 6,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Wellington, it's 16:45 in Pine Ridge. With a 20-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 3,292 feet between the two airports. Pine Ridge Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Pine Ridge (XPR) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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