WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,299 km
8,885 miles
YKX
Kirkland Lake
Canada
Distance
14,299 km
8,885 mi / 7,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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WLG YKX
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Kirkland Lake Airport
IATA Code WLG YKX
ICAO Code NZWN CYKX
City Wellington Kirkland Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 1,157 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 48.210000, -79.980000

Wellington (WLG) to Kirkland Lake (YKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) in Kirkland Lake, Canada is 14,299 kilometers (8,885 miles / 7,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 09:15 in Wellington, it's 15:15 in Kirkland Lake. 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 1,116 feet between the two airports. Kirkland Lake Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Kirkland Lake (YKX) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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