IHN
Qishn
Yemen
13,880 km
8,625 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,880 km
8,625 mi / 7,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Aden
Heading
130°
southeast

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IHN WLG
Airport Name Qishn Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IHN WLG
ICAO Code OYQN NZWN
City Qishn Wellington
Country Yemen New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Aden Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 98 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 15.420000, 51.680000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Qishn (IHN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,880 kilometers (8,625 miles / 7,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Yemen 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 19:12 in Qishn, it's 05:12 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Qishn (IHN) follows a heading of 260° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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