TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
9,026 km
5,608 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,026 km
5,608 mi / 4,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
147°
south southeast

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TKN WLG
Airport Name Tokunoshima Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TKN WLG
ICAO Code RJKN NZWN
City Tokunoshima Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 17 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 27.840000, 128.880000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tokunoshima (TKN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,026 kilometers (5,608 miles / 4,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Japan 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 01:42 in Tokunoshima, it's 05:42 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tokunoshima (TKN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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