DMA
Tucson
United States
11,159 km
6,934 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,159 km
6,934 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Phoenix
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DMA WLG
Airport Name Davis Monthan Afb Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code DMA WLG
ICAO Code KDMA NZWN
City Tucson Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,704 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 32.170000, -110.880000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tucson (DMA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Monthan Afb Airport (DMA) in Tucson, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,159 kilometers (6,934 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 09:00 in Tucson, it's 05:00 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 2,663 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Davis Monthan Afb Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tucson (DMA) follows a heading of 56° (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 Davis Monthan Afb Airport (DMA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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