SQJ
Sanming
China
9,544 km
5,930 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,544 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
141°
southeast

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SQJ WLG
Airport Name Sanming Shaxian Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SQJ WLG
ICAO Code ZSSM NZWN
City Sanming Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 820 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 26.430000, 117.840000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sanming (SQJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,544 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 China 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 22:09 in Sanming, it's 03:09 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sanming (SQJ) follows a heading of 311° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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