WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,029 km
8,717 miles
YBK
Baker Lake
Canada
Distance
14,029 km
8,717 mi / 7,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YBK
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Baker Lake Airport
IATA Code WLG YBK
ICAO Code NZWN CYBK
City Wellington Baker Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 41 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 64.300000, -96.080000

Wellington (WLG) to Baker Lake (YBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Baker Lake Airport (YBK) in Baker Lake, Canada is 14,029 kilometers (8,717 miles / 7,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 19:35 in Wellington, it's 00:35 in Baker Lake. 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.

The return flight from Baker Lake (YBK) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Baker Lake Airport (YBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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