WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,784 km
7,944 miles
YMJ
Moose Jaw
Canada
Distance
12,784 km
7,944 mi / 6,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YMJ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
IATA Code WLG YMJ
ICAO Code NZWN CYMJ
City Wellington Moose Jaw
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 41 ft 1,892 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 50.330000, -105.560000

Wellington (WLG) to Moose Jaw (YMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) in Moose Jaw, Canada is 12,784 kilometers (7,944 miles / 6,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 23:04 in Wellington, it's 04:04 in Moose Jaw. With a 19-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 1,851 feet between the two airports. Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Moose Jaw (YMJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 235° (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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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