AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
9,989 km
6,207 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,989 km
6,207 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AKJ WLG
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AKJ WLG
ICAO Code RJEC NZWN
City Asahikawa Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 721 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,989 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Japan with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:06 in Asahikawa, it's 16:06 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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