DNH
Dunhuang
China
12,124 km
7,534 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,124 km
7,534 mi / 6,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
129°
southeast

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DNH WLG
Airport Name Dunhuang Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code DNH WLG
ICAO Code ZLDH NZWN
City Dunhuang Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 40.160000, 94.810000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Dunhuang (DNH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dunhuang Airport (DNH) in Dunhuang, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,124 kilometers (7,534 miles / 6,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 China 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 00:26 in Dunhuang, it's 05:26 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Dunhuang (DNH) follows a heading of 307° (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 Dunhuang Airport (DNH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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