WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
10,763 km
6,688 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,763 km
6,688 mi / 5,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

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WLG WRZ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code WLG WRZ
ICAO Code NZWN VCCW
City Wellington Weerawila
Country New Zealand Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Colombo
Elevation 41 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 6.250000, 81.240000

Wellington (WLG) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 10,763 kilometers (6,688 miles / 5,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 New Zealand with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Wellington, it's 16:38 in Weerawila. With a 7.5-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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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