FRI
Fort Riley (Junction City)
United States
12,631 km
7,848 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,631 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

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FRI WLG
Airport Name Marshall Army Air Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FRI WLG
ICAO Code KFRI NZWN
City Fort Riley (Junction City) Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,066 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -96.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,631 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 10:19 in Fort Riley (Junction City), it's 05:19 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 1,025 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Marshall Army Air Field.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) follows a heading of 58° (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 Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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