NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
12,654 km
7,863 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,654 km
7,863 mi / 6,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NGQ WLG
Airport Name Ngari Gunsa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NGQ WLG
ICAO Code ZUAL NZWN
City Shiquanhe Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 14,022 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 80.050000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,654 kilometers (7,863 miles / 6,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 04:14 in Shiquanhe, it's 09:14 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,981 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Ngari Gunsa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) follows a heading of 293° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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