HFE
Hefei
China
10,076 km
6,261 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,076 km
6,261 mi / 5,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
141°
southeast

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HFE WLG
Airport Name Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HFE WLG
ICAO Code ZSOF NZWN
City Hefei Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 210 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 116.970000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Hefei (HFE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,076 kilometers (6,261 miles / 5,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 China 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 11:07 in Hefei, it's 16:07 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Hefei (HFE) follows a heading of 314° (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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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