Airport Comparison
| MED | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | MED | WLG |
| ICAO Code | OEMA | NZWN |
| City | Medina | Wellington |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 2,151 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.550000, 39.710000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Medina (MED) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,489 kilometers (9,625 miles / 8,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.
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 Saudi Arabia 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 04:09 in Medina, it's 14:09 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,110 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Medina (MED) follows a heading of 260° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.