SKU
Skiros Island
Greece
17,490 km
10,868 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,490 km
10,868 mi / 9,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Athens
Heading
106°
east southeast

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SKU WLG
Airport Name Skiros Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SKU WLG
ICAO Code LGSY NZWN
City Skiros Island Wellington
Country Greece New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 44 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 38.970000, 24.490000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Skiros Island (SKU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skiros Airport (SKU) in Skiros Island, Greece to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,490 kilometers (10,868 miles / 9,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Greece 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 21:26 in Skiros Island, it's 08:26 in Wellington. With a 11-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 Skiros Island (SKU) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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