WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,421 km
7,718 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
12,421 km
7,718 mi / 6,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YQU
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code WLG YQU
ICAO Code NZWN CYQU
City Wellington Grande Prairie
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 55.180000, -118.890000

Wellington (WLG) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 12,421 kilometers (7,718 miles / 6,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 21:04 in Wellington, it's 01:04 in Grande Prairie. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,154 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 228° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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