Airport Comparison
| BKS | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | WLG |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | NZWN |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Wellington |
| Country | Indonesia | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 8,264 kilometers (5,135 miles / 4,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Indonesia 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 12:55 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 18:55 in Wellington. With a 6-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 Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.