BVV
Iturup Island
Russia
9,965 km
6,192 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,965 km
6,192 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
160°
south southeast

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BVV WLG
Airport Name Burevestnik Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BVV WLG
ICAO Code UHSB NZWN
City Iturup Island Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 79 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 44.920000, 147.620000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Iturup Island (BVV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burevestnik Airport (BVV) in Iturup Island, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,965 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Russia 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 10:06 in Iturup Island, it's 13:06 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Iturup Island (BVV) follows a heading of 341° (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 Burevestnik Airport (BVV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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