WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,038 km
8,723 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
14,038 km
8,723 mi / 7,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

WLG YEL
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code WLG YEL
ICAO Code NZWN CYEL
City Wellington Elliot Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 46.350000, -82.560000

Wellington (WLG) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 14,038 kilometers (8,723 miles / 7,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 13:22 in Wellington, it's 21:22 in Elliot Lake. With a 16-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 1,046 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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