WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
17,106 km
10,629 miles
YEI
Bursa
Turkey
Distance
17,106 km
10,629 mi / 9,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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WLG YEI
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Bursa Yenisehir Airport
IATA Code WLG YEI
ICAO Code NZWN LTBR
City Wellington Bursa
Country New Zealand Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 41 ft 764 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 40.260000, 29.560000

Wellington (WLG) to Bursa (YEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Bursa Yenisehir Airport (YEI) in Bursa, Turkey is 17,106 kilometers (10,629 miles / 9,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Turkey. 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 14:55 in Wellington, it's 04:55 in Bursa. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bursa (YEI) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 104° (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 Bursa Yenisehir Airport (YEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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