PUS
Busan
South Korea
9,708 km
6,032 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,708 km
6,032 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
147°
south southeast

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PUS WLG
Airport Name Gimhae International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PUS WLG
ICAO Code RKPK NZWN
City Busan Wellington
Country South Korea New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.180000, 128.940000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Busan (PUS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,708 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 South Korea 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 08:27 in Busan, it's 12:27 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Busan (PUS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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