RYG
Rygge
Norway
17,723 km
11,013 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,723 km
11,013 mi / 9,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
36°
northeast

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RYG WLG
Airport Name Moss Airport Rygge Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RYG WLG
ICAO Code ENRY NZWN
City Rygge Wellington
Country Norway New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 174 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 59.380000, 10.790000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rygge (RYG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,723 kilometers (11,013 miles / 9,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Norway 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 13:41 in Rygge, it's 01:41 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 Rygge (RYG) follows a heading of 337° (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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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