PEN
Penang
Malaysia
9,122 km
5,668 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,122 km
5,668 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
133°
southeast

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PEN WLG
Airport Name Penang International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PEN WLG
ICAO Code WMKP NZWN
City Penang Wellington
Country Malaysia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 11 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 5.300000, 100.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Penang (PEN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,122 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Malaysia 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 20:16 in Penang, it's 01:16 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 Penang (PEN) follows a heading of 284° (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 Penang International Airport (PEN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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