KEP
Nepalgunj
Nepal
12,267 km
7,622 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,267 km
7,622 mi / 6,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
127°
southeast

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KEP WLG
Airport Name Nepalgunj Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KEP WLG
ICAO Code VNNG NZWN
City Nepalgunj Wellington
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 540 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 28.100000, 81.670000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nepalgunj (KEP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepalgunj, Nepal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,267 kilometers (7,622 miles / 6,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 22:38 in Nepalgunj, it's 05:53 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 Nepalgunj (KEP) follows a heading of 290° (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 Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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