BJD
Bakkafjordur
Iceland
17,205 km
10,691 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,205 km
10,691 mi / 9,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BJD WLG
Airport Name Bakkafjordur Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BJD WLG
ICAO Code BIBK NZWN
City Bakkafjordur Wellington
Country Iceland New Zealand
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 14 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 66.020000, -14.820000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) in Bakkafjordur, Iceland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,205 kilometers (10,691 miles / 9,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Bakkafjordur, it's 17:43 in Wellington. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bakkafjordur (BJD) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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