WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,262 km
6,998 miles
ZHY
Zhongwei
China
Distance
11,262 km
6,998 mi / 6,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

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WLG ZHY
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA Code WLG ZHY
ICAO Code NZWN ZLZW
City Wellington Zhongwei
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 8,202 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 37.570000, 105.150000

Wellington (WLG) to Zhongwei (ZHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 11,262 kilometers (6,998 miles / 6,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 05:38 in Wellington, it's 00:38 in Zhongwei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,161 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou 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 Zhongwei (ZHY) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 134° (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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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