HBT
King Khaled Military City
Saudi Arabia
15,213 km
9,453 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,213 km
9,453 mi / 8,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HBT WLG
Airport Name King Khaled Military City Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HBT WLG
ICAO Code OEKK NZWN
City King Khaled Military City Wellington
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,352 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 27.900000, 45.530000 -41.330000, 174.800000

King Khaled Military City (HBT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) in King Khaled Military City, Saudi Arabia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,213 kilometers (9,453 miles / 8,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 18:34 in King Khaled Military City, it's 04:34 in Wellington. With a 10-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 1,311 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Military City Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to King Khaled Military City (HBT) follows a heading of 268° (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 King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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