WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,065 km
8,118 miles
YLE
Whati
Canada
Distance
13,065 km
8,118 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YLE
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Whati Airport
IATA Code WLG YLE
ICAO Code NZWN CEM3
City Wellington Whati
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 882 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 63.130000, -117.250000

Wellington (WLG) to Whati (YLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Whati Airport (YLE) in Whati, Canada is 13,065 kilometers (8,118 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 11:21 in Wellington, it's 15:21 in Whati. With a 20-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 Whati (YLE) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 232° (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 Whati Airport (YLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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