WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,391 km
7,700 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
12,391 km
7,700 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

WLG YQH
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code WLG YQH
ICAO Code NZWN CYQH
City Wellington Watson Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 41 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 60.120000, -128.820000

Wellington (WLG) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 12,391 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 21:28 in Wellington, it's 02:28 in Watson Lake. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,214 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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