RGH
Balurghat
India
11,515 km
7,155 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,515 km
7,155 mi / 6,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
130°
southeast

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RGH WLG
Airport Name Balurghat Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RGH WLG
ICAO Code VEBG NZWN
City Balurghat Wellington
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 78 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 88.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Balurghat (RGH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,515 kilometers (7,155 miles / 6,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 India 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 01:27 in Balurghat, it's 08:57 in Wellington. With a 7.5-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 Balurghat (RGH) follows a heading of 292° (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 Balurghat Airport (RGH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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