KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
9,623 km
5,979 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,623 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
133°
southeast

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KAW WLG
Airport Name Kawthoung Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KAW WLG
ICAO Code VYKT NZWN
City Kawthoung Wellington
Country Myanmar New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yangon Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 180 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 10.050000, 98.540000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kawthoung (KAW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,623 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Myanmar 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 02:27 in Kawthoung, it's 08:57 in Wellington. With a 6.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) follows a heading of 287° (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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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