WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,991 km
8,693 miles
YEK
Arviat
Canada
Distance
13,991 km
8,693 mi / 7,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

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WLG YEK
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Arviat Airport
IATA Code WLG YEK
ICAO Code NZWN CYEK
City Wellington Arviat
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 41 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 61.090000, -94.070000

Wellington (WLG) to Arviat (YEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Arviat Airport (YEK) in Arviat, Canada is 13,991 kilometers (8,693 miles / 7,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 20:43 in Wellington, it's 01:43 in Arviat. 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 Arviat (YEK) 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 Arviat Airport (YEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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