Airport Comparison
| BGJ | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Borgarfjordur eystri Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | BGJ | WLG |
| ICAO Code | BIBF | NZWN |
| City | Borgarfjordur eystri | Wellington |
| Country | Iceland | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 80 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 65.520000, -13.800000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,271 kilometers (10,732 miles / 9,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.
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 Iceland 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 10:28 in Borgarfjordur eystri, it's 23:28 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.