RIS
Rishiri
Japan
10,190 km
6,331 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,190 km
6,331 mi / 5,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIS WLG
Airport Name Rishiri Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RIS WLG
ICAO Code RJER NZWN
City Rishiri Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 112 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 45.240000, 141.190000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rishiri (RIS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,190 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 08:04 in Rishiri, it's 12:04 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 Rishiri (RIS) follows a heading of 337° (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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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