THK
Thakhek
Laos
9,704 km
6,030 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,704 km
6,030 mi / 5,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

THK WLG
Airport Name Thakhek Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code THK WLG
ICAO Code VLTK NZWN
City Thakhek Wellington
Country Laos New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 449 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 17.400000, 104.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Thakhek (THK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,704 kilometers (6,030 miles / 5,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Laos 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 00:26 in Thakhek, it's 06:26 in Wellington. With a 6-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 Thakhek (THK) follows a heading of 296° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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