SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
9,902 km
6,153 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,902 km
6,153 mi / 5,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
158°
south southeast

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SHB WLG
Airport Name Nakashibetsu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SHB WLG
ICAO Code RJCN NZWN
City Nakashibetsu Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 234 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.580000, 144.960000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,902 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Japan with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:52 in Nakashibetsu, it's 13:52 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) follows a heading of 339° (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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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