EIY
Sapir
Israel
16,228 km
10,084 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,228 km
10,084 mi / 8,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
120°
east southeast

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EIY WLG
Airport Name Ein Yahav Airfield Wellington International Airport
IATA Code EIY WLG
ICAO Code LLEY NZWN
City Sapir Wellington
Country Israel New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Pacific/Auckland
Elevation -164 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 30.620000, 35.200000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sapir (EIY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) in Sapir, Israel to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,228 kilometers (10,084 miles / 8,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Israel 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 13:13 in Sapir, it's 00:13 in Wellington. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sapir (EIY) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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