WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
10,619 km
6,598 miles
YBP
Yibin
China
Distance
10,619 km
6,598 mi / 5,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
304°
northwest

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WLG YBP
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Yibin Caiba Airport
IATA Code WLG YBP
ICAO Code NZWN ZUYB
City Wellington Yibin
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 924 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 28.800000, 104.550000

Wellington (WLG) to Yibin (YBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yibin Caiba Airport (YBP) in Yibin, China is 10,619 kilometers (6,598 miles / 5,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 02:10 in Wellington, it's 21:10 in Yibin. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yibin (YBP) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Yibin Caiba Airport (YBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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