QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
14,838 km
9,220 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,838 km
9,220 mi / 8,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

QJB WLG
Airport Name Jubail Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code QJB WLG
ICAO Code OEJB NZWN
City Jubail Wellington
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 26 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 27.040000, 49.410000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Jubail (QJB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,838 kilometers (9,220 miles / 8,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 18:54 in Jubail, it's 04:54 in Wellington. With a 10-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 Jubail (QJB) follows a heading of 270° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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