JGN
Jiayuguan
China
11,871 km
7,376 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,871 km
7,376 mi / 6,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
130°
southeast

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JGN WLG
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code JGN WLG
ICAO Code ZLJQ NZWN
City Jiayuguan Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,871 kilometers (7,376 miles / 6,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 China 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 00:09 in Jiayuguan, it's 05:09 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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