TCG
Tacheng
China
13,296 km
8,262 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,296 km
8,262 mi / 7,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

TCG WLG
Airport Name Tacheng Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TCG WLG
ICAO Code ZWTC NZWN
City Tacheng Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 46.670000, 83.340000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tacheng (TCG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,296 kilometers (8,262 miles / 7,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 07:10 in Tacheng, it's 12:10 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 Tacheng (TCG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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