BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
11,394 km
7,080 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,394 km
7,080 mi / 6,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
130°
southeast

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BBI WLG
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BBI WLG
ICAO Code VEBS NZWN
City Bhubaneswar Wellington
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 138 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,394 kilometers (7,080 miles / 6,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 India 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 14:45 in Bhubaneswar, it's 22:15 in Wellington. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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