WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,767 km
9,176 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
14,767 km
9,176 mi / 7,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
18°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

WLG YGZ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code WLG YGZ
ICAO Code NZWN CYGZ
City Wellington Grise Fiord
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 76.430000, -82.910000

Wellington (WLG) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 14,767 kilometers (9,176 miles / 7,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 18:09 in Wellington, it's 02:09 in Grise Fiord. 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.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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