KRL
Korla
China
12,813 km
7,962 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,813 km
7,962 mi / 6,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KRL WLG
Airport Name Korla Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KRL WLG
ICAO Code ZWKL NZWN
City Korla Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 41.700000, 86.130000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Korla (KRL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Korla Airport (KRL) in Korla, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,813 kilometers (7,962 miles / 6,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 12:28 in Korla, it's 17:28 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 Korla (KRL) follows a heading of 304° (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 Korla Airport (KRL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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