# Distance from Wellington (WLG) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB)

> 15,147 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,147 km / 9,412 mi / 8,179 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 39° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 266° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 06:54 in Wellington, it's 14:54 in Kangiqsujuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 460 ft (YWB is higher than WLG)

## Airports

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

### [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYKG
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 61.590000, -71.930000
- Elevation: 501 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:54 in Wellington, it's 14:54 in Kangiqsujuaq.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)