AQI
Qaisumah
Saudi Arabia
15,188 km
9,437 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,188 km
9,437 mi / 8,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AQI WLG
Airport Name Hafr Al Batin Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AQI WLG
ICAO Code OEPA NZWN
City Qaisumah Wellington
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,174 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 28.340000, 46.130000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Qaisumah (AQI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,188 kilometers (9,437 miles / 8,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Saudi Arabia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Qaisumah, it's 08:09 in Wellington. With a 10-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 1,133 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Hafr Al Batin Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Qaisumah (AQI) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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