WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,607 km
7,834 miles
YJF
Fort Liard
Canada
Distance
12,607 km
7,834 mi / 6,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

WLG YJF
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Fort Liard Airport
IATA Code WLG YJF
ICAO Code NZWN CYJF
City Wellington Fort Liard
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Yellowknife
Elevation 41 ft 708 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 60.240000, -123.470000

Wellington (WLG) to Fort Liard (YJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Fort Liard Airport (YJF) in Fort Liard, Canada is 12,607 kilometers (7,834 miles / 6,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 23:55 in Wellington, it's 05:55 in Fort Liard. 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.

The return flight from Fort Liard (YJF) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Fort Liard Airport (YJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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