WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,212 km
8,210 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
13,212 km
8,210 mi / 7,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YKJ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code WLG YKJ
ICAO Code NZWN CYKJ
City Wellington Key Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 41 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 57.260000, -105.620000

Wellington (WLG) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 13,212 kilometers (8,210 miles / 7,134 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 22:51 in Wellington, it's 03:51 in Key Lake. 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 1,638 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 237° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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