ROA
Roanoke
United States
13,773 km
8,558 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ROA WLG
Airport Name Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code ROA WLG
ICAO Code KROA NZWN
City Roanoke Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,175 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.330000, -79.980000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Roanoke (ROA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 09:40 in Roanoke, it's 03:40 in Wellington. With a 18-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 1,134 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Roanoke (ROA) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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