BDU
Malselv
Norway
16,634 km
10,336 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,634 km
10,336 mi / 8,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
37°
northeast

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BDU WLG
Airport Name Bardufoss Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BDU WLG
ICAO Code ENDU NZWN
City Malselv Wellington
Country Norway New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 252 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 69.060000, 18.540000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Malselv (BDU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardufoss Airport (BDU) in Malselv, Norway to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,634 kilometers (10,336 miles / 8,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Malselv, it's 02:24 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Malselv (BDU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Bardufoss Airport (BDU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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