WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,353 km
8,919 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
14,353 km
8,919 mi / 7,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
283°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

WLG XBJ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code WLG XBJ
ICAO Code NZWN OIMB
City Wellington Birjand
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 41 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 32.900000, 59.270000

Wellington (WLG) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 14,353 kilometers (8,919 miles / 7,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Iran. 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 23:13 in Wellington, it's 14:43 in Birjand. With a 8.5-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 4,911 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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