WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,556 km
9,045 miles
YNC
Wemindji
Canada
Distance
14,556 km
9,045 mi / 7,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YNC
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Wemindji Airport
IATA Code WLG YNC
ICAO Code NZWN CYNC
City Wellington Wemindji
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 53.010000, -78.830000

Wellington (WLG) to Wemindji (YNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada is 14,556 kilometers (9,045 miles / 7,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 10:35 in Wellington, it's 16:35 in Wemindji. 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 Wemindji (YNC) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Wemindji Airport (YNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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