WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,383 km
7,073 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
11,383 km
7,073 mi / 6,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

WLG XNN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code WLG XNN
ICAO Code NZWN ZLXN
City Wellington Xining
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 36.530000, 102.040000

Wellington (WLG) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 11,383 kilometers (7,073 miles / 6,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:00 in Wellington, it's 13:00 in Xining. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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