KMQ
Kanazawa
Japan
9,485 km
5,893 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,485 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
152°
south southeast

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KMQ WLG
Airport Name Komatsu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KMQ WLG
ICAO Code RJNK NZWN
City Kanazawa Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 36 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.390000, 136.410000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kanazawa (KMQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) in Kanazawa, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,485 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 17:21 in Kanazawa, it's 21:21 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 Kanazawa (KMQ) follows a heading of 330° (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 Komatsu Airport (KMQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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