WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,367 km
9,549 miles
YKL
Schefferville
Canada
Distance
15,367 km
9,549 mi / 8,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

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WLG YKL
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Schefferville Airport
IATA Code WLG YKL
ICAO Code NZWN CYKL
City Wellington Schefferville
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 1,709 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 54.810000, -66.810000

Wellington (WLG) to Schefferville (YKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Schefferville Airport (YKL) in Schefferville, Canada is 15,367 kilometers (9,549 miles / 8,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 20:01 in Wellington, it's 02:01 in Schefferville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,668 feet between the two airports. Schefferville Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Schefferville (YKL) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 262° (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 Schefferville Airport (YKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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