BKX
Brookings
United States
12,953 km
8,049 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,953 km
8,049 mi / 6,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
237°
west southwest

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BKX WLG
Airport Name Brookings Regional Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BKX WLG
ICAO Code KBKX NZWN
City Brookings Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,648 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 44.300000, -96.820000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Brookings (BKX) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) in Brookings, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,953 kilometers (8,049 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 10:52 in Brookings, it's 05:52 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 1,607 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Brookings Regional Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Brookings (BKX) 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 Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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