KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
17,397 km
10,810 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,397 km
10,810 mi / 9,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KUN WLG
Airport Name Kaunas International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KUN WLG
ICAO Code EYKA NZWN
City Kaunas Wellington
Country Lithuania New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Vilnius Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 256 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 54.960000, 24.080000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kaunas (KUN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,397 kilometers (10,810 miles / 9,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Lithuania 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 13:09 in Kaunas, it's 00:09 in Wellington. With a 11-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 Kaunas (KUN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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