FIE
Fair Isle
United Kingdom
17,975 km
11,169 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,975 km
11,169 mi / 9,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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FIE WLG
Airport Name Fair Isle Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FIE WLG
ICAO Code EGEF NZWN
City Fair Isle Wellington
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 223 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 59.540000, -1.630000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fair Isle (FIE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fair Isle Airport (FIE) in Fair Isle, United Kingdom to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,975 kilometers (11,169 miles / 9,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 United Kingdom with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Fair Isle, it's 20:02 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Fair Isle (FIE) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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