PYY
Mae Hong Son
Thailand
10,339 km
6,424 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,339 km
6,424 mi / 5,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
133°
southeast

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PYY WLG
Airport Name Mae Hong Son Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PYY WLG
ICAO Code VTCI NZWN
City Mae Hong Son Wellington
Country Thailand New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,271 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 19.370000, 98.440000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mae Hong Son (PYY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,339 kilometers (6,424 miles / 5,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Thailand 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 07:23 in Mae Hong Son, it's 13:23 in Wellington. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,230 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mae Hong Son Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Mae Hong Son (PYY) 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 Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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