CIF
Chifeng
China
10,851 km
6,743 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,851 km
6,743 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
141°
southeast

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CIF WLG
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CIF WLG
ICAO Code ZBCF NZWN
City Chifeng Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Chifeng (CIF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,851 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 China 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 08:30 in Chifeng, it's 13:30 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 322° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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