RAS
Rasht
Iran
15,357 km
9,543 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,357 km
9,543 mi / 8,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RAS WLG
Airport Name Sardar-e-Jangal Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RAS WLG
ICAO Code OIGG NZWN
City Rasht Wellington
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation -40 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.320000, 49.620000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rasht (RAS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,357 kilometers (9,543 miles / 8,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Iran 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 20:18 in Rasht, it's 05:48 in Wellington. With a 9.5-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 Rasht (RAS) follows a heading of 283° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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