WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,212 km
8,209 miles
YBE
Uranium City
Canada
Distance
13,212 km
8,209 mi / 7,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YBE
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Uranium City Airport
IATA Code WLG YBE
ICAO Code NZWN CYBE
City Wellington Uranium City
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 41 ft 1,044 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 59.560000, -108.480000

Wellington (WLG) to Uranium City (YBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Uranium City Airport (YBE) in Uranium City, Canada is 13,212 kilometers (8,209 miles / 7,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 17:16 in Wellington, it's 22:16 in Uranium City. 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 1,003 feet between the two airports. Uranium City Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Uranium City (YBE) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 237° (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 Uranium City Airport (YBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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