WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
10,342 km
6,426 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
10,342 km
6,426 mi / 5,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
320°
northwest

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WLG YNT
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code WLG YNT
ICAO Code NZWN ZSYT
City Wellington Yantai
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 154 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 37.660000, 120.990000

Wellington (WLG) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 10,342 kilometers (6,426 miles / 5,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 03:21 in Wellington, it's 22:21 in Yantai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yantai (YNT) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 143° (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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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