OBL
Zoersel
Belgium
18,675 km
11,604 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,675 km
11,604 mi / 10,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
38°
northeast

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OBL WLG
Airport Name Oostmalle Air Base Wellington International Airport
IATA Code OBL WLG
ICAO Code EBZR NZWN
City Zoersel Wellington
Country Belgium New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 53 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 51.260000, 4.750000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Zoersel (OBL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) in Zoersel, Belgium to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,675 kilometers (11,604 miles / 10,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Belgium 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 04:24 in Zoersel, it's 16:24 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Zoersel (OBL) follows a heading of 329° (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 Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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