JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
11,840 km
7,357 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,840 km
7,357 mi / 6,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
128°
southeast

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JKR WLG
Airport Name Janakpur Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code JKR WLG
ICAO Code VNJP NZWN
City Janakpur Wellington
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 256 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 26.710000, 85.920000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Janakpur (JKR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,840 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Nepal 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 09:00 in Janakpur, it's 16:15 in Wellington. With a 7.25-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 Janakpur (JKR) follows a heading of 291° (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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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