TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
13,746 km
8,542 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,746 km
8,542 mi / 7,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
120°
east southeast

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TQN WLG
Airport Name Talolqan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TQN WLG
ICAO Code OATQ NZWN
City Taloqan Wellington
Country Afghanistan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kabul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,606 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.770000, 69.530000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Taloqan (TQN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,746 kilometers (8,542 miles / 7,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Afghanistan 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 01:20 in Taloqan, it's 09:50 in Wellington. With a 8.5-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 2,565 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Talolqan Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Taloqan (TQN) follows a heading of 292° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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