QGU
Gifu
Japan
9,367 km
5,820 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,367 km
5,820 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

QGU WLG
Airport Name Gifu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code QGU WLG
ICAO Code RJNG NZWN
City Gifu Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 128 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.390000, 136.870000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Gifu (QGU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gifu Airport (QGU) in Gifu, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,367 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Japan 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 14:03 in Gifu, it's 18:03 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 Gifu (QGU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Gifu Airport (QGU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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