NKG
Nanjing
China
9,942 km
6,178 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,942 km
6,178 mi / 5,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
142°
southeast

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NKG WLG
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NKG WLG
ICAO Code ZSNJ NZWN
City Nanjing Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 49 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nanjing (NKG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,942 kilometers (6,178 miles / 5,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 01:56 in Nanjing, it's 06:56 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 315° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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