SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
8,959 km
5,567 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
8,959 km
5,567 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SHI WLG
Airport Name Shimojishima Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SHI WLG
ICAO Code RORS NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 54 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 24.830000, 125.140000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 8,959 kilometers (5,567 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:02 in Shimojishima Airport, it's 09:02 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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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