WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,238 km
9,468 miles
YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
Distance
15,238 km
9,468 mi / 8,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
42°
northeast

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WLG YKG
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Kangirsuk Airport
IATA Code WLG YKG
ICAO Code NZWN CYAS
City Wellington Kangirsuk
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 60.030000, -70.000000

Wellington (WLG) to Kangirsuk (YKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada is 15,238 kilometers (9,468 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 18:11 in Wellington, it's 00:11 in Kangirsuk. 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 Kangirsuk (YKG) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 266° (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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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