RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
18,625 km
11,573 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,625 km
11,573 mi / 10,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
36°
northeast

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RTM WLG
Airport Name Rotterdam Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RTM WLG
ICAO Code EHRD NZWN
City Rotterdam Wellington
Country Netherlands New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Auckland
Elevation -15 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 4.440000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rotterdam (RTM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,625 kilometers (11,573 miles / 10,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Rotterdam, it's 01:34 in Wellington. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Rotterdam (RTM) follows a heading of 332° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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