WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,761 km
7,930 miles
YBY
Bonnyville
Canada
Distance
12,761 km
7,930 mi / 6,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YBY
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Bonnyville Airport
IATA Code WLG YBY
ICAO Code NZWN CYBF
City Wellington Bonnyville
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 1,836 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 54.300000, -110.740000

Wellington (WLG) to Bonnyville (YBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Bonnyville Airport (YBY) in Bonnyville, Canada is 12,761 kilometers (7,930 miles / 6,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 18:10 in Wellington, it's 22:10 in Bonnyville. 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 1,795 feet between the two airports. Bonnyville Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Bonnyville (YBY) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 233° (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 Bonnyville Airport (YBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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