AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
12,060 km
7,494 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AVK WLG
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AVK WLG
ICAO Code ZMAH NZWN
City Arvaikheer Wellington
Country Mongolia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,932 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Mongolia 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 14:16 in Arvaikheer, it's 19:16 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,891 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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