SLV
Shimla Airport
India
12,821 km
7,967 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,821 km
7,967 mi / 6,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SLV WLG
Airport Name Shimla Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SLV WLG
ICAO Code VISM NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,072 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.080000, 77.070000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Shimla Airport (SLV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,821 kilometers (7,967 miles / 6,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 India 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 04:40 in Shimla Airport, it's 12:10 in Wellington. With a 7.5-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 5,031 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Shimla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Shimla Airport (SLV) follows a heading of 290° (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 Shimla Airport (SLV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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