WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
9,644 km
5,992 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
9,644 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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WLG WUS
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code WLG WUS
ICAO Code NZWN ZSWY
City Wellington Wuyishan
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 614 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 27.700000, 118.000000

Wellington (WLG) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 9,644 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 China. 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 12:13 in Wellington, it's 07:13 in Wuyishan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wuyishan (WUS) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 141° (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 Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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