WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,260 km
9,482 miles
YLC
Kimmirut
Canada
Distance
15,260 km
9,482 mi / 8,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YLC
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Kimmirut Airport
IATA Code WLG YLC
ICAO Code NZWN CYLC
City Wellington Kimmirut
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 175 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 62.850000, -69.880000

Wellington (WLG) to Kimmirut (YLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Kimmirut Airport (YLC) in Kimmirut, Canada is 15,260 kilometers (9,482 miles / 8,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 10:34 in Wellington, it's 16:34 in Kimmirut. 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 Kimmirut (YLC) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 269° (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 Kimmirut Airport (YLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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