SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
14,400 km
8,948 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,400 km
8,948 mi / 7,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SHW WLG
Airport Name Sharurah Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SHW WLG
ICAO Code OESH NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,363 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 17.470000, 47.120000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,400 kilometers (8,948 miles / 7,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 23:07 in Sharurah Airport, it's 09:07 in Wellington. With a 10-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 2,322 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Sharurah Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sharurah Airport (SHW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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