IXY
Kandla
India
12,871 km
7,998 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,871 km
7,998 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IXY WLG
Airport Name Kandla Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IXY WLG
ICAO Code VAKE NZWN
City Kandla Wellington
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 96 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 23.110000, 70.100000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kandla (IXY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandla Airport (IXY) in Kandla, India to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,871 kilometers (7,998 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 India 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 19:20 in Kandla, it's 02:50 in Wellington. With a 7.5-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 Kandla (IXY) follows a heading of 279° (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 Kandla Airport (IXY) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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