WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,416 km
7,715 miles
YRM
Rocky Mountain House
Canada
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YRM
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Rocky Mountain House Airport
IATA Code WLG YRM
ICAO Code NZWN CYRM
City Wellington Rocky Mountain House
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 3,244 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 52.430000, -114.900000

Wellington (WLG) to Rocky Mountain House (YRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) in Rocky Mountain House, Canada is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 20:40 in Wellington, it's 00:40 in Rocky Mountain House. 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 3,203 feet between the two airports. Rocky Mountain House Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Rocky Mountain House (YRM) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 230° (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 Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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