WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,367 km
8,306 miles
YKC
Collins Bay
Canada
Distance
13,367 km
8,306 mi / 7,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YKC
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Collins Bay Airport
IATA Code WLG YKC
ICAO Code NZWN CYKC
City Wellington Collins Bay
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 41 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 58.240000, -103.680000

Wellington (WLG) to Collins Bay (YKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Collins Bay Airport (YKC) in Collins Bay, Canada is 13,367 kilometers (8,306 miles / 7,218 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 12:26 in Wellington, it's 17:26 in Collins Bay. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,300 feet between the two airports. Collins Bay Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Collins Bay (YKC) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 239° (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 Collins Bay Airport (YKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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