Airport Comparison
| SSH | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | SSH | WLG |
| ICAO Code | HESH | NZWN |
| City | Sharm el-Sheikh | Wellington |
| Country | Egypt | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.980000, 34.400000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,142 kilometers (10,030 miles / 8,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.
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 Egypt with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Sharm el-Sheikh, it's 22:17 in Wellington. With a 11-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 Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.