IKS
Tiksi
Russia
13,074 km
8,124 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,074 km
8,124 mi / 7,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IKS WLG
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IKS WLG
ICAO Code UEST NZWN
City Tiksi Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 26 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tiksi (IKS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,074 kilometers (8,124 miles / 7,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Russia 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 02:03 in Tiksi, it's 06:03 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 Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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