IFJ
Isafjordur
Iceland
17,048 km
10,593 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,048 km
10,593 mi / 9,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
329°
north northwest

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IFJ WLG
Airport Name Isafjordur Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IFJ WLG
ICAO Code BIIS NZWN
City Isafjordur Wellington
Country Iceland New Zealand
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 8 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 66.060000, -23.140000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Isafjordur (IFJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) in Isafjordur, Iceland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,048 kilometers (10,593 miles / 9,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Iceland 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 07:18 in Isafjordur, it's 20:18 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 Isafjordur (IFJ) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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