# Distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Wellington (WLG)

> 16,613 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,613 km / 10,323 mi / 8,970 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 114° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 270° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Cyprus) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 09:35 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 18:35 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 35 ft (WLG is lower than AKT)

## Airports

### [RAF Akrotiri (AKT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akt-raf-akrotiri/1ef266df-4399-6378-8f83-06bb2780ed98)

- City: RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus
- ICAO: LCRA
- Timezone: Asia/Nicosia
- Coordinates: 34.590000, 32.990000
- Elevation: 76 ft

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:35 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 18:35 in Wellington.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [RAF Akrotiri (AKT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akt-raf-akrotiri/1ef266df-4399-6378-8f83-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)