CNI
Changhai
China
10,397 km
6,461 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,397 km
6,461 mi / 5,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CNI WLG
Airport Name Changhai Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CNI WLG
ICAO Code ZYCH NZWN
City Changhai Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 80 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, 122.670000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Changhai (CNI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,397 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 14:36 in Changhai, it's 19:36 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 Changhai (CNI) 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 Changhai Airport (CNI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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