FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
11,153 km
6,930 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,153 km
6,930 mi / 6,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Phoenix
Heading
227°
southwest

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FHU WLG
Airport Name Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FHU WLG
ICAO Code KFHU NZWN
City Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,719 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.590000, -110.340000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,153 kilometers (6,930 miles / 6,022 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 10:08 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, it's 06:08 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 4,678 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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