VNA
Saravane
Laos
9,450 km
5,872 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,450 km
5,872 mi / 5,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

VNA WLG
Airport Name Saravane Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code VNA WLG
ICAO Code VLSV NZWN
City Saravane Wellington
Country Laos New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 574 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 15.710000, 106.410000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Saravane (VNA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,450 kilometers (5,872 miles / 5,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Laos 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 13:57 in Saravane, it's 19:57 in Wellington. With a 6-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 Saravane (VNA) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Saravane Airport (VNA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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