RVN
Rovaniemi
Finland
16,627 km
10,331 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,627 km
10,331 mi / 8,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
50°
northeast

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RVN WLG
Airport Name Rovaniemi Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RVN WLG
ICAO Code EFRO NZWN
City Rovaniemi Wellington
Country Finland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 642 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 66.560000, 25.830000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rovaniemi (RVN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in Rovaniemi, Finland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,627 kilometers (10,331 miles / 8,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Finland 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 23:44 in Rovaniemi, it's 10:44 in Wellington. With a 11-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 Rovaniemi (RVN) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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