GKK
Kooddoo
Maldives
11,008 km
6,840 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,008 km
6,840 mi / 5,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
132°
southeast

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GKK WLG
Airport Name Kooddoo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GKK WLG
ICAO Code VRMO NZWN
City Kooddoo Wellington
Country Maldives New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Maldives Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 0.730000, 73.430000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kooddoo (GKK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kooddoo Airport (GKK) in Kooddoo, Maldives to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,008 kilometers (6,840 miles / 5,944 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 22:57 in Kooddoo, it's 06:57 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 Kooddoo (GKK) follows a heading of 263° (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 Kooddoo Airport (GKK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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