Distance From Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, WLG - YEG Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is 7796 miles or 12546 kilometers or 6770 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Edmonton ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Edmonton takes around 17 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton, Canada is 17 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WLG - YEG

Kilometers		12546 km
Statute Miles		7796 miles
Nautical Miles		6770 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 55 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to YEG Flight Path

Location of Wellington International Airport & Edmonton International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wellington to Edmonton nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Edmonton, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - YEG

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Edmonton (Canada) is 20 Hours.
Edmonton time is 20 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 05:16:26 NZDT
Edmonton (Canada)	2025-12-16, 09:16:26 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

Edmonton International Airport (YEG / CYEG) Edmonton, Canada