TNP
Twentynine Palms
United States
10,969 km
6,816 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,969 km
6,816 mi / 5,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TNP WLG
Airport Name Twentynine Palms Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TNP WLG
ICAO Code KTNP NZWN
City Twentynine Palms Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,888 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 34.130000, -115.950000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Twentynine Palms (TNP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) in Twentynine Palms, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,969 kilometers (6,816 miles / 5,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:39 in Twentynine Palms, it's 22:39 in Wellington. With a 21-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 1,847 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Twentynine Palms Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Twentynine Palms (TNP) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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