KAG
Gangneung Airport
South Korea
9,949 km
6,182 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,949 km
6,182 mi / 5,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
147°
south southeast

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KAG WLG
Airport Name Gangneung Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KAG WLG
ICAO Code RKNN NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country South Korea New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 35 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.750000, 128.940000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,949 kilometers (6,182 miles / 5,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 South Korea 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 18:25 in Gangneung Airport, it's 22:25 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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) follows a heading of 325° (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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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