IUD
Ar Rayyan
Qatar
14,562 km
9,048 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,562 km
9,048 mi / 7,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
124°
southeast

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IUD WLG
Airport Name Al Udeid Air Base Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IUD WLG
ICAO Code OTBH NZWN
City Ar Rayyan Wellington
Country Qatar New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Qatar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 130 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 25.120000, 51.310000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ar Rayyan (IUD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) in Ar Rayyan, Qatar to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,562 kilometers (9,048 miles / 7,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Qatar 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 06:04 in Ar Rayyan, it's 16:04 in Wellington. With a 10-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 Ar Rayyan (IUD) follows a heading of 269° (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 Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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