WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,271 km
8,246 miles
YPC
Paulatuk
Canada
Distance
13,271 km
8,246 mi / 7,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YPC
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport
IATA Code WLG YPC
ICAO Code NZWN CYPC
City Wellington Paulatuk
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 69.360000, -124.080000

Wellington (WLG) to Paulatuk (YPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) in Paulatuk, Canada is 13,271 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 23:16 in Wellington, it's 03:16 in Paulatuk. 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 Paulatuk (YPC) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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