PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
16,663 km
10,354 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,663 km
10,354 mi / 8,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
45°
northeast

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PJA WLG
Airport Name Pajala Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PJA WLG
ICAO Code ESUP NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Sweden New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 542 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 67.250000, 23.070000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Pajala Airport (PJA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,663 kilometers (10,354 miles / 8,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Sweden 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 19:08 in Pajala Airport, it's 07:08 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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