The flight distance from Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,193 kilometers (5,712 miles / 4,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Vietnam 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 18:05 in Pleiku, it's 00:05 in Wellington. With a 6-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 2,393 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Pleiku Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Pleiku (PXU) follows a heading of 296° (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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.