TCZ
Tengchong
China
10,757 km
6,684 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,757 km
6,684 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
133°
southeast

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TCZ WLG
Airport Name Tengchong Tuofeng Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TCZ WLG
ICAO Code ZUTC NZWN
City Tengchong Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,250 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 24.940000, 98.490000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tengchong (TCZ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,757 kilometers (6,684 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 03:09 in Tengchong, it's 08:09 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,209 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Tengchong Tuofeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tengchong (TCZ) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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