WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,902 km
8,638 miles
YGQ
Geraldton
Canada
Distance
13,902 km
8,638 mi / 7,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YGQ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport
IATA Code WLG YGQ
ICAO Code NZWN CYGQ
City Wellington Geraldton
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 49.780000, -86.940000

Wellington (WLG) to Geraldton (YGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) in Geraldton, Canada is 13,902 kilometers (8,638 miles / 7,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 00:12 in Wellington, it's 06:12 in Geraldton. With a 18-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 1,103 feet between the two airports. Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Geraldton (YGQ) 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 Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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