Airport Comparison
| TIA | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | TIA | WLG |
| ICAO Code | LATI | NZWN |
| City | Tirana | Wellington |
| Country | Albania | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 126 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.410000, 19.720000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Tirana (TIA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,943 kilometers (11,149 miles / 9,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 Albania 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 10:30 in Tirana, it's 22:30 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 Tirana (TIA) follows a heading of 279° (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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.