BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
11,452 km
7,116 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,452 km
7,116 mi / 6,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BIF WLG
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BIF WLG
ICAO Code KBIF NZWN
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,947 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,452 kilometers (7,116 miles / 6,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 20:22 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 16:22 in Wellington. With a 20-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 3,906 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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