PEK
Beijing
China
10,791 km
6,705 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,791 km
6,705 mi / 5,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PEK WLG
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PEK WLG
ICAO Code ZBAA NZWN
City Beijing Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 116 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Beijing (PEK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,791 kilometers (6,705 miles / 5,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 15:31 in Beijing, it's 20:31 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 Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 319° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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