WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,941 km
9,284 miles
YTE
Cape Dorset
Canada
Distance
14,941 km
9,284 mi / 8,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

WLG YTE
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Cape Dorset Airport
IATA Code WLG YTE
ICAO Code NZWN CYTE
City Wellington Cape Dorset
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 64.230000, -76.530000

Wellington (WLG) to Cape Dorset (YTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) in Cape Dorset, Canada is 14,941 kilometers (9,284 miles / 8,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 22:38 in Wellington, it's 06:38 in Cape Dorset. With a 16-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 Cape Dorset (YTE) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 264° (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 Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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