WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,799 km
8,574 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
13,799 km
8,574 mi / 7,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YYW
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code WLG YYW
ICAO Code NZWN CYYW
City Wellington Armstrong
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 41 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 50.290000, -88.910000

Wellington (WLG) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 13,799 kilometers (8,574 miles / 7,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 21:02 in Wellington, it's 03:02 in Armstrong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,017 feet between the two airports. Armstrong Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Armstrong (YYW) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 244° (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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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