ORY
Paris
France
19,001 km
11,807 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
19,001 km
11,807 mi / 10,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ORY WLG
Airport Name Paris-Orly Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code ORY WLG
ICAO Code LFPO NZWN
City Paris Wellington
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 291 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 48.730000, 2.360000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Paris (ORY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) in Paris, France to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,001 kilometers (11,807 miles / 10,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 France 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 06:51 in Paris, it's 18:51 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 Paris (ORY) follows a heading of 327° (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 Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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