WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,890 km
8,009 miles
ZFN
Tulita
Canada
Distance
12,890 km
8,009 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG ZFN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Tulita Airport
IATA Code WLG ZFN
ICAO Code NZWN CZFN
City Wellington Tulita
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 41 ft 332 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 64.910000, -125.570000

Wellington (WLG) to Tulita (ZFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Tulita Airport (ZFN) in Tulita, Canada is 12,890 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 00:12 in Wellington, it's 04:12 in Tulita. 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.

The return flight from Tulita (ZFN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Tulita Airport (ZFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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