UME
Umea
Sweden
17,025 km
10,579 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,025 km
10,579 mi / 9,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UME WLG
Airport Name Umea Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UME WLG
ICAO Code ESNU NZWN
City Umea Wellington
Country Sweden New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 24 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 63.790000, 20.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Umea (UME) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,025 kilometers (10,579 miles / 9,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Sweden 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 05:19 in Umea, it's 17:19 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 Umea (UME) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Umea Airport (UME) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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