TUI
Turaif Domestic Airport
Saudi Arabia
15,991 km
9,936 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,991 km
9,936 mi / 8,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

TUI WLG
Airport Name Turaif Domestic Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TUI WLG
ICAO Code OETR NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,803 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.690000, 38.730000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) in Turaif Domestic Airport, Saudi Arabia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,991 kilometers (9,936 miles / 8,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 04:31 in Turaif Domestic Airport, it's 14:31 in Wellington. With a 10-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 2,762 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Turaif Domestic Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) follows a heading of 269° (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 Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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