RNO
Reno
United States
11,155 km
6,931 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,155 km
6,931 mi / 6,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RNO WLG
Airport Name Reno/Tahoe International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RNO WLG
ICAO Code KRNO NZWN
City Reno Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,415 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.500000, -119.770000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Reno (RNO) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) in Reno, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,155 kilometers (6,931 miles / 6,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Reno, it's 12:10 in Wellington. With a 21-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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Reno/Tahoe International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Reno (RNO) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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