GAN
Gan
Maldives
10,925 km
6,789 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,925 km
6,789 mi / 5,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAN WLG
Airport Name Gan International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GAN WLG
ICAO Code VRMG NZWN
City Gan Wellington
Country Maldives New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Maldives Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Gan (GAN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,925 kilometers (6,789 miles / 5,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Maldives 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 18:33 in Gan, it's 02:33 in Wellington. With a 8-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 Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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