BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
14,270 km
8,867 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,270 km
8,867 mi / 7,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Aden
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BYD WLG
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BYD WLG
ICAO Code OYBI NZWN
City Al-Bayda Wellington
Country Yemen New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Aden Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,120 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,270 kilometers (8,867 miles / 7,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Yemen 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 09:16 in Al-Bayda, it's 19:16 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 6,079 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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