WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
9,363 km
5,818 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
9,363 km
5,818 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
310°
northwest

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WLG XMN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code WLG XMN
ICAO Code NZWN ZSAM
City Wellington Xiamen
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 24.540000, 118.130000

Wellington (WLG) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 16:10 in Wellington, it's 11:10 in Xiamen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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