SAD
Safford
United States
11,296 km
7,019 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,296 km
7,019 mi / 6,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Phoenix
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SAD WLG
Airport Name Safford Regional Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SAD WLG
ICAO Code KSAD NZWN
City Safford Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,178 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, -109.640000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Safford (SAD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,296 kilometers (7,019 miles / 6,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 13:42 in Safford, it's 09:42 in Wellington. With a 20-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 3,137 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Safford Regional Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Safford (SAD) follows a heading of 56° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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