SLL
Salalah
Oman
13,796 km
8,572 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,796 km
8,572 mi / 7,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
129°
southeast

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SLL WLG
Airport Name Salalah Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SLL WLG
ICAO Code OOSA NZWN
City Salalah Wellington
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 73 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 17.040000, 54.090000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Salalah (SLL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salalah Airport (SLL) in Salalah, Oman to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,796 kilometers (8,572 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Oman 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 23:39 in Salalah, it's 08:39 in Wellington. With a 9-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 Salalah (SLL) follows a heading of 263° (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 Salalah Airport (SLL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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