IES
Riesa
Germany
18,219 km
11,320 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,219 km
11,320 mi / 9,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IES WLG
Airport Name Riesa-Gohlis Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IES WLG
ICAO Code EDAU NZWN
City Riesa Wellington
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 322 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 13.360000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Riesa (IES) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,219 kilometers (11,320 miles / 9,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Germany with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Riesa, it's 05:07 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Riesa (IES) 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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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