NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
14,786 km
9,188 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,786 km
9,188 mi / 7,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NCU WLG
Airport Name Nukus Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NCU WLG
ICAO Code UTNN NZWN
City Nukus Wellington
Country Uzbekistan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Samarkand Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 246 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 42.490000, 59.620000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nukus (NCU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,786 kilometers (9,188 miles / 7,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Uzbekistan 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 06:35 in Nukus, it's 14:35 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nukus (NCU) follows a heading of 294° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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