The flight distance from Darwaz Airport (DAZ) in Darwaz, Afghanistan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,735 kilometers (8,534 miles / 7,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Afghanistan 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 10:07 in Darwaz, it's 18:37 in Wellington. With a 8.5-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 5,209 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Darwaz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Darwaz (DAZ) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Darwaz Airport (DAZ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.