BRN
Bern
Switzerland
18,829 km
11,700 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,829 km
11,700 mi / 10,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BRN WLG
Airport Name Bern Belp Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BRN WLG
ICAO Code LSZB NZWN
City Bern Wellington
Country Switzerland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,674 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 46.910000, 7.500000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bern (BRN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bern Belp Airport (BRN) in Bern, Switzerland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,829 kilometers (11,700 miles / 10,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Switzerland 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 16:37 in Bern, it's 02:37 in Wellington. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,633 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bern Belp Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bern (BRN) follows a heading of 306° (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 Bern Belp Airport (BRN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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