WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
18,699 km
11,619 miles
ZQW
Zweibrucken
Germany
Distance
18,699 km
11,619 mi / 10,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
316°
northwest

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WLG ZQW
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Zweibrucken Airport
IATA Code WLG ZQW
ICAO Code NZWN EDRZ
City Wellington Zweibrucken
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 41 ft 1,132 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 49.210000, 7.400000

Wellington (WLG) to Zweibrucken (ZQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zweibrucken Airport (ZQW) in Zweibrucken, Germany is 18,699 kilometers (11,619 miles / 10,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Germany. 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 16:50 in Wellington, it's 04:50 in Zweibrucken. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,091 feet between the two airports. Zweibrucken Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Zweibrucken (ZQW) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Zweibrucken Airport (ZQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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