CKT
Sarakhs
Iran
14,398 km
8,946 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,398 km
8,946 mi / 7,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
117°
east southeast

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CKT WLG
Airport Name Sarakhs Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CKT WLG
ICAO Code OIMC NZWN
City Sarakhs Wellington
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 945 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.500000, 61.060000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sarakhs (CKT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarakhs Airport (CKT) in Sarakhs, Iran to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,398 kilometers (8,946 miles / 7,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Iran 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 18:42 in Sarakhs, it's 04:12 in Wellington. With a 9.5-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 Sarakhs (CKT) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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