SKX
Saransk
Russia
16,084 km
9,994 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,084 km
9,994 mi / 8,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
90°
east

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SKX WLG
Airport Name Saransk Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SKX WLG
ICAO Code UWPS NZWN
City Saransk Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Moscow Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 676 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 54.130000, 45.210000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Saransk (SKX) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saransk Airport (SKX) in Saransk, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,084 kilometers (9,994 miles / 8,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 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 21:29 in Saransk, it's 07:29 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Saransk (SKX) follows a heading of 309° (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 Saransk Airport (SKX) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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