FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
10,930 km
6,792 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,930 km
6,792 mi / 5,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FVM WLG
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FVM WLG
ICAO Code VRMF NZWN
City Fuvahmulah Island Wellington
Country Maldives New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Maldives Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 17 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,930 kilometers (6,792 miles / 5,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Maldives 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 23:13 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 07:13 in Wellington. With a 8-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 Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 262° (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 Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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