WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,510 km
8,395 miles
YDW
Obre Lake
Canada
Distance
13,510 km
8,395 mi / 7,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

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WLG YDW
Airport Name Wellington International Airport North of Sixty Airport
IATA Code WLG YDW
ICAO Code NZWN CKV4
City Wellington Obre Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Yellowknife
Elevation 41 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 60.320000, -103.130000

Wellington (WLG) to Obre Lake (YDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to North of Sixty Airport (YDW) in Obre Lake, Canada is 13,510 kilometers (8,395 miles / 7,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 13:09 in Wellington, it's 17:09 in Obre Lake. 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 1,154 feet between the two airports. North of Sixty Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Obre Lake (YDW) 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 North of Sixty Airport (YDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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