BNJ
Bonn
Germany
18,600 km
11,558 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,600 km
11,558 mi / 10,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
47°
northeast

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BNJ WLG
Airport Name Bonn-Hangelar Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BNJ WLG
ICAO Code EDKB NZWN
City Bonn Wellington
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 197 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 50.770000, 7.160000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bonn (BNJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bonn-Hangelar Airport (BNJ) in Bonn, Germany to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,600 kilometers (11,558 miles / 10,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Germany 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 04:40 in Bonn, it's 16:40 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 Bonn (BNJ) follows a heading of 322° (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 Bonn-Hangelar Airport (BNJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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