The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Goose Bay Airport (YYR) in Goose Bay, Canada is 15,763 kilometers (9,795 miles / 8,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 18:09 in Wellington, it's 01:09 in Goose Bay. With a 17-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 Goose Bay (YYR) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Goose Bay Airport (YYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.