UKB
Kobe
Japan
9,363 km
5,818 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,363 km
5,818 mi / 5,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

UKB WLG
Airport Name Kobe Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UKB WLG
ICAO Code RJBE NZWN
City Kobe Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 22 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 34.630000, 135.220000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kobe (UKB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 22:24 in Kobe, it's 02:24 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 Kobe (UKB) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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