THR
Tehran
Iran
15,145 km
9,411 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,145 km
9,411 mi / 8,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

THR WLG
Airport Name Mehrabad International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code THR WLG
ICAO Code OIII NZWN
City Tehran Wellington
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,962 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.690000, 51.310000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tehran (THR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,145 kilometers (9,411 miles / 8,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Iran 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 04:29 in Tehran, it's 13:59 in Wellington. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,921 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mehrabad International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tehran (THR) follows a heading of 282° (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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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