WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,898 km
9,879 miles
YRG
Rigolet
Canada
Distance
15,898 km
9,879 mi / 8,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YRG
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Rigolet Airport
IATA Code WLG YRG
ICAO Code NZWN CCZ2
City Wellington Rigolet
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 41 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 54.180000, -58.460000

Wellington (WLG) to Rigolet (YRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Rigolet Airport (YRG) in Rigolet, Canada is 15,898 kilometers (9,879 miles / 8,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 21:10 in Wellington, it's 04:10 in Rigolet. With a 17-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 Rigolet (YRG) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 268° (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 Rigolet Airport (YRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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