The flight distance from Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,503 kilometers (11,497 miles / 9,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 08:30 in Illesheim Air Base, it's 20:30 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,038 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Illesheim Air Base.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) follows a heading of 312° (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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.