TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
13,791 km
8,569 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,791 km
8,569 mi / 7,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Dushanbe
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

TJU WLG
Airport Name Kulob Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TJU WLG
ICAO Code UTDK NZWN
City Kulyab Wellington
Country Tajikistan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Dushanbe Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,293 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 69.810000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kulyab (TJU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,791 kilometers (8,569 miles / 7,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Tajikistan 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 12:00 in Kulyab, it's 20:00 in Wellington. With a 8-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 2,252 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Kulob Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kulyab (TJU) follows a heading of 293° (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 Kulob Airport (TJU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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