WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
18,313 km
11,379 miles
ZAD
Zadar
Croatia
Distance
18,313 km
11,379 mi / 9,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
287°
west northwest

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WLG ZAD
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Zemunik Airport
IATA Code WLG ZAD
ICAO Code NZWN LDZD
City Wellington Zadar
Country New Zealand Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 41 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 44.110000, 15.350000

Wellington (WLG) to Zadar (ZAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zemunik Airport (ZAD) in Zadar, Croatia is 18,313 kilometers (11,379 miles / 9,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:47 in Wellington, it's 06:47 in Zadar. With a 12-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 Zadar (ZAD) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Zemunik Airport (ZAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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