RMS
Ramstein
Germany
18,672 km
11,602 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,672 km
11,602 mi / 10,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RMS WLG
Airport Name Ramstein Air Base Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RMS WLG
ICAO Code ETAR NZWN
City Ramstein Wellington
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 776 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 49.440000, 7.600000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ramstein (RMS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,672 kilometers (11,602 miles / 10,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Germany with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Ramstein, it's 05:42 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Ramstein (RMS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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