WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,254 km
9,478 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
15,254 km
9,478 mi / 8,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
43°
northeast

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WLG YPJ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code WLG YPJ
ICAO Code NZWN CYLA
City Wellington Aupaluk
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 59.300000, -69.600000

Wellington (WLG) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 15,254 kilometers (9,478 miles / 8,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 16:21 in Wellington, it's 22:21 in Aupaluk. 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 Aupaluk (YPJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 265° (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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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