AUM
Austin
United States
13,179 km
8,189 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,179 km
8,189 mi / 7,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AUM WLG
Airport Name Austin Municipal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AUM WLG
ICAO Code KAUM NZWN
City Austin Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,234 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, -92.930000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Austin (AUM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin Municipal Airport (AUM) in Austin, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,179 kilometers (8,189 miles / 7,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Austin, it's 07:45 in Wellington. With a 19-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 1,193 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Austin Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Austin (AUM) follows a heading of 55° (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 Austin Municipal Airport (AUM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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