IMQ
Makou
Iran
15,860 km
9,855 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,860 km
9,855 mi / 8,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IMQ WLG
Airport Name Makou Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IMQ WLG
ICAO Code OITU NZWN
City Makou Wellington
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.330000, 44.430000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Makou (IMQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,860 kilometers (9,855 miles / 8,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Iran 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 20:02 in Makou, it's 05:32 in Wellington. With a 9.5-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 Makou (IMQ) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Makou Airport (IMQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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