RUD
Shahroud Airport
Iran
14,872 km
9,241 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,872 km
9,241 mi / 8,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
115°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

RUD WLG
Airport Name Shahroud Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RUD WLG
ICAO Code OIMJ NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,215 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.430000, 55.100000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Shahroud Airport (RUD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shahroud Airport (RUD) in Shahroud Airport, Iran to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,872 kilometers (9,241 miles / 8,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Iran 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 22:07 in Shahroud Airport, it's 06:37 in Wellington. With a 8.5-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 4,174 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Shahroud Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Shahroud Airport (RUD) follows a heading of 285° (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 Shahroud Airport (RUD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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