Airport Comparison
| RBL | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Red Bluff Municipal Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | RBL | WLG |
| ICAO Code | KRBL | NZWN |
| City | Red Bluff | Wellington |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 352 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.150000, -122.250000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Red Bluff (RBL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) in Red Bluff, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,062 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.
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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:15 in Red Bluff, it's 10:15 in Wellington. With a 21-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 Red Bluff (RBL) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.