WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,145 km
8,168 miles
ZJN
Swan River
Canada
Distance
13,145 km
8,168 mi / 7,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

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WLG ZJN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Swan River Airport
IATA Code WLG ZJN
ICAO Code NZWN CZJN
City Wellington Swan River
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 41 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 52.120000, -101.240000

Wellington (WLG) to Swan River (ZJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Swan River Airport (ZJN) in Swan River, Canada is 13,145 kilometers (8,168 miles / 7,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 21:26 in Wellington, it's 02:26 in Swan River. With a 19-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 1,059 feet between the two airports. Swan River Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Swan River (ZJN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 238° (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 Swan River Airport (ZJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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