WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,523 km
9,646 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
15,523 km
9,646 mi / 8,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

WLG ZUM
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code WLG ZUM
ICAO Code NZWN CZUM
City Wellington Churchill Falls
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 41 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 53.560000, -64.110000

Wellington (WLG) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 15,523 kilometers (9,646 miles / 8,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 11:40 in Wellington, it's 20:40 in Churchill Falls. With a 15-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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 263° (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 Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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