BWD
Brownwood
United States
11,989 km
7,450 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,989 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BWD WLG
Airport Name Brownwood Regional Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BWD WLG
ICAO Code KBWD NZWN
City Brownwood Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,387 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.790000, -98.960000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Brownwood (BWD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) in Brownwood, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,989 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Brownwood, it's 17:01 in Wellington. With a 19-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 1,346 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Brownwood Regional Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Brownwood (BWD) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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