WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,890 km
9,252 miles
YTF
Alma
Canada
Distance
14,890 km
9,252 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YTF
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Alma Airport
IATA Code WLG YTF
ICAO Code NZWN CYTF
City Wellington Alma
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 445 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 48.510000, -71.640000

Wellington (WLG) to Alma (YTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Alma Airport (YTF) in Alma, Canada is 14,890 kilometers (9,252 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 18:58 in Wellington, it's 00:58 in Alma. With a 18-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 Alma (YTF) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Alma Airport (YTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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