WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,416 km
7,715 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YXJ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code WLG YXJ
ICAO Code NZWN CYXJ
City Wellington Fort Saint John
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 41 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 56.240000, -120.740000

Wellington (WLG) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 20:25 in Wellington, it's 00:25 in Fort Saint John. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,239 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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