RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
14,474 km
8,994 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,474 km
8,994 mi / 7,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
121°
east southeast

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RJN WLG
Airport Name Rafsanjan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RJN WLG
ICAO Code OIKR NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,298 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 30.300000, 56.050000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,474 kilometers (8,994 miles / 7,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 01:31 in Rafsanjan Airport, it's 11:01 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,257 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Rafsanjan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) follows a heading of 278° (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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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