NGB
Ningbo
China
9,622 km
5,979 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
143°
southeast

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NGB WLG
Airport Name Ningbo Lishe International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NGB WLG
ICAO Code ZSNB NZWN
City Ningbo Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 13 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 29.830000, 121.460000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ningbo (NGB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in Ningbo, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 China 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 10:58 in Ningbo, it's 15:58 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ningbo (NGB) follows a heading of 316° (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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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