MQF
Magnitogorsk
Russia
15,190 km
9,439 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,190 km
9,439 mi / 8,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

MQF WLG
Airport Name Magnitogorsk International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MQF WLG
ICAO Code USCM NZWN
City Magnitogorsk Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,430 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 53.390000, 58.760000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Magnitogorsk (MQF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) in Magnitogorsk, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,190 kilometers (9,439 miles / 8,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Russia 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 21:56 in Magnitogorsk, it's 05:56 in Wellington. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,389 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Magnitogorsk International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Magnitogorsk (MQF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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