PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
13,542 km
8,415 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,542 km
8,415 mi / 7,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PAJ WLG
Airport Name Parachinar Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PAJ WLG
ICAO Code OPPC NZWN
City Parachinar Wellington
Country Pakistan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Karachi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,800 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 33.900000, 70.070000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Parachinar (PAJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,542 kilometers (8,415 miles / 7,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Pakistan 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 07:48 in Parachinar, it's 15:48 in Wellington. With a 8-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 5,759 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Parachinar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Parachinar (PAJ) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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