KIC
King City
United States
10,809 km
6,717 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,809 km
6,717 mi / 5,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
223°
southwest

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KIC WLG
Airport Name Mesa Del Rey Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KIC WLG
ICAO Code KKIC NZWN
City King City Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 374 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.230000, -121.120000 -41.330000, 174.800000

King City (KIC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) in King City, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,809 kilometers (6,717 miles / 5,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:43 in King City, it's 11:43 in Wellington. With a 21-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 King City (KIC) follows a heading of 47° (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 Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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