The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yasouj Airport (YES) in Yasouj Airport, Iran is 14,869 kilometers (9,239 miles / 8,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 09:22 in Wellington, it's 23:52 in Yasouj Airport. With a 9.5-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 5,898 feet between the two airports. Yasouj Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yasouj Airport (YES) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 120° (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 Yasouj Airport (YES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.