ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,044 km
6,241 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,044 km
6,241 mi / 5,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ICN WLG
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code ICN WLG
ICAO Code RKSI NZWN
City Seoul Wellington
Country South Korea New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 23 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Seoul (ICN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,044 kilometers (6,241 miles / 5,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 South Korea 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 19:55 in Seoul, it's 23:55 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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