SBT
Sabetta
Russia
14,760 km
9,171 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,760 km
9,171 mi / 7,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

SBT WLG
Airport Name Sabetta Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SBT WLG
ICAO Code USDA NZWN
City Sabetta Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 46 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 71.220000, 72.040000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sabetta (SBT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabetta Airport (SBT) in Sabetta, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,760 kilometers (9,171 miles / 7,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Russia 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 22:11 in Sabetta, it's 06:11 in Wellington. With a 8-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 Sabetta (SBT) follows a heading of 335° (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 Sabetta Airport (SBT) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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