HEI
Busum
Germany
18,249 km
11,339 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,249 km
11,339 mi / 9,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HEI WLG
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HEI WLG
ICAO Code EDXB NZWN
City Busum Wellington
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Busum (HEI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,249 kilometers (11,339 miles / 9,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Germany 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 19:45 in Busum, it's 07:45 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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