IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
9,167 km
5,696 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IHA WLG
Airport Name Niijima Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IHA WLG
ICAO Code RJAN NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 92 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 139.270000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Niijima Airport (IHA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Japan 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 17:15 in Niijima Airport, it's 21:15 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Niijima Airport (IHA) follows a heading of 331° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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