KVB
Skovde
Sweden
17,685 km
10,989 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,685 km
10,989 mi / 9,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
44°
northeast

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KVB WLG
Airport Name Skovde Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KVB WLG
ICAO Code ESGR NZWN
City Skovde Wellington
Country Sweden New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 324 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 58.460000, 13.970000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Skovde (KVB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skovde Airport (KVB) in Skovde, Sweden to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,685 kilometers (10,989 miles / 9,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Sweden with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:28 in Skovde, it's 06:28 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Skovde (KVB) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Skovde Airport (KVB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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