HBU
Bulgan Sum Airport
Mongolia
12,730 km
7,910 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,730 km
7,910 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Hovd
Heading
125°
southeast

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HBU WLG
Airport Name Bulgan Sum Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HBU WLG
ICAO Code ZMBS NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Mongolia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Hovd Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,921 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 46.100000, 91.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) in Bulgan Sum Airport, Mongolia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,730 kilometers (7,910 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Mongolia 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 01:26 in Bulgan Sum Airport, it's 07:26 in Wellington. With a 6-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 3,880 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bulgan Sum Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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