OLB
Olbia
Italy
18,782 km
11,671 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,782 km
11,671 mi / 10,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Rome
Heading
97°
east

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OLB WLG
Airport Name Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code OLB WLG
ICAO Code LIEO NZWN
City Olbia Wellington
Country Italy New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 37 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 40.900000, 9.520000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Olbia (OLB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,782 kilometers (11,671 miles / 10,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Italy 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 19:24 in Olbia, it's 07:24 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 Olbia (OLB) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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