WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,390 km
8,942 miles
YWA
Petawawa
Canada
Distance
14,390 km
8,942 mi / 7,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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WLG YWA
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Petawawa Airport
IATA Code WLG YWA
ICAO Code NZWN CYWA
City Wellington Petawawa
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 427 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 45.950000, -77.320000

Wellington (WLG) to Petawawa (YWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Petawawa Airport (YWA) in Petawawa, Canada is 14,390 kilometers (8,942 miles / 7,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 20:47 in Wellington, it's 02:47 in Petawawa. 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 Petawawa (YWA) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Petawawa Airport (YWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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