WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,674 km
7,254 miles
YKM
Yakima
United States
Distance
11,674 km
7,254 mi / 6,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YKM
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field
IATA Code WLG YKM
ICAO Code NZWN KYKM
City Wellington Yakima
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 41 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 46.570000, -120.540000

Wellington (WLG) to Yakima (YKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) in Yakima, United States is 11,674 kilometers (7,254 miles / 6,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 United States. 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 15:28 in Wellington, it's 18:28 in Yakima. With a 21-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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Yakima (YKM) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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