WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,425 km
8,342 miles
YAG
Fort Frances
Canada
Distance
13,425 km
8,342 mi / 7,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

WLG YAG
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Fort Frances Municipal Airport
IATA Code WLG YAG
ICAO Code NZWN CYAG
City Wellington Fort Frances
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 41 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 48.650000, -93.440000

Wellington (WLG) to Fort Frances (YAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) in Fort Frances, Canada is 13,425 kilometers (8,342 miles / 7,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Canada. 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 00:29 in Wellington, it's 07:29 in Fort Frances. With a 17-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 1,084 feet between the two airports. Fort Frances Municipal Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Frances (YAG) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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