SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
13,446 km
8,355 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,446 km
8,355 mi / 7,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
130°
southeast

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SYS WLG
Airport Name Saskylakh Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SYS WLG
ICAO Code UERS NZWN
City Saskylakh Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 71.930000, 114.080000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Saskylakh (SYS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,446 kilometers (8,355 miles / 7,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 00:17 in Saskylakh, it's 04:17 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Saskylakh (SYS) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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