DDG
Dandong
China
10,383 km
6,452 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,383 km
6,452 mi / 5,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
145°
southeast

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DDG WLG
Airport Name Dandong Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code DDG WLG
ICAO Code ZYDD NZWN
City Dandong Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 40.020000, 124.290000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Dandong (DDG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dandong Airport (DDG) in Dandong, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,383 kilometers (6,452 miles / 5,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 07:12 in Dandong, it's 12:12 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 Dandong (DDG) follows a heading of 324° (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 Dandong Airport (DDG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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