WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,854 km
9,851 miles
YMN
Makkovik
Canada
Distance
15,854 km
9,851 mi / 8,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

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WLG YMN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Makkovik Airport
IATA Code WLG YMN
ICAO Code NZWN CYFT
City Wellington Makkovik
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 41 ft 234 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 55.080000, -59.190000

Wellington (WLG) to Makkovik (YMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Makkovik Airport (YMN) in Makkovik, Canada is 15,854 kilometers (9,851 miles / 8,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 11:38 in Wellington, it's 18:38 in Makkovik. With a 17-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 Makkovik (YMN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 268° (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 Makkovik Airport (YMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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