NEG
Negril
Jamaica
12,731 km
7,911 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,731 km
7,911 mi / 6,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Jamaica
Heading
232°
southwest

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NEG WLG
Airport Name Negril Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NEG WLG
ICAO Code MKNG NZWN
City Negril Wellington
Country Jamaica New Zealand
Timezone America/Jamaica Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 9 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 18.340000, -78.330000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Negril (NEG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,731 kilometers (7,911 miles / 6,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Jamaica 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 17:52 in Negril, it's 11:52 in Wellington. With a 18-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 Negril (NEG) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Negril Airport (NEG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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