WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,691 km
7,265 miles
YZP
Sandspit
Canada
Distance
11,691 km
7,265 mi / 6,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YZP
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Sandspit Airport
IATA Code WLG YZP
ICAO Code NZWN CYZP
City Wellington Sandspit
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 41 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 53.250000, -131.810000

Wellington (WLG) to Sandspit (YZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Sandspit Airport (YZP) in Sandspit, Canada is 11,691 kilometers (7,265 miles / 6,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 23:17 in Wellington, it's 02:17 in Sandspit. With a 21-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 Sandspit (YZP) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 219° (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 Sandspit Airport (YZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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