WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,903 km
8,639 miles
YTL
Big Trout Lake
Canada
Distance
13,903 km
8,639 mi / 7,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YTL
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Big Trout Lake Airport
IATA Code WLG YTL
ICAO Code NZWN CYTL
City Wellington Big Trout Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 41 ft 729 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 53.820000, -89.900000

Wellington (WLG) to Big Trout Lake (YTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) in Big Trout Lake, Canada is 13,903 kilometers (8,639 miles / 7,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 18:46 in Wellington, it's 23:46 in Big Trout Lake. With a 19-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 Big Trout Lake (YTL) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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