SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
18,075 km
11,231 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,075 km
11,231 mi / 9,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Sarajevo
Heading
90°
east

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SJJ WLG
Airport Name Sarajevo International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SJJ WLG
ICAO Code LQSA NZWN
City Sarajevo Wellington
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Sarajevo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,708 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.820000, 18.330000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sarajevo (SJJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,075 kilometers (11,231 miles / 9,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 11:51 in Sarajevo, it's 23:51 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,667 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Sarajevo International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sarajevo (SJJ) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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