KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
9,891 km
6,146 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,891 km
6,146 mi / 5,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KUV WLG
Airport Name Kunsan Air Base Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KUV WLG
ICAO Code RKJK NZWN
City Kunsan Wellington
Country South Korea New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 29 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.900000, 126.620000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kunsan (KUV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,891 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 South Korea 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 22:45 in Kunsan, it's 02:45 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kunsan (KUV) follows a heading of 323° (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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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