BYN
Bayankhongor
Mongolia
12,176 km
7,566 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,176 km
7,566 mi / 6,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
130°
southeast

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BYN WLG
Airport Name Bayankhongor Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BYN WLG
ICAO Code ZMBH NZWN
City Bayankhongor Wellington
Country Mongolia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,085 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 46.160000, 100.700000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bayankhongor (BYN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) in Bayankhongor, Mongolia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,176 kilometers (7,566 miles / 6,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Mongolia 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 17:23 in Bayankhongor, it's 22:23 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,044 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bayankhongor Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bayankhongor (BYN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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