UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
11,938 km
7,418 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,938 km
7,418 mi / 6,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

UBN WLG
Airport Name Chinggis Khaan International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UBN WLG
ICAO Code ZMCK NZWN
City Ulaanbaatar Wellington
Country Mongolia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,485 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 47.650000, 106.820000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,938 kilometers (7,418 miles / 6,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Mongolia 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 00:53 in Ulaanbaatar, it's 05:53 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,444 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Chinggis Khaan International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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