WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,266 km
9,486 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
15,266 km
9,486 mi / 8,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YQC
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code WLG YQC
ICAO Code NZWN CYHA
City Wellington Quaqtaq
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 61.050000, -69.620000

Wellington (WLG) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 15,266 kilometers (9,486 miles / 8,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 17:32 in Wellington, it's 23:32 in Quaqtaq. 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 Quaqtaq (YQC) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 267° (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 Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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