The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 12,866 kilometers (7,995 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 13:02 in Wellington, it's 19:02 in Meadow 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 1,535 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.