UKG
Ust-Kuyga
Russia
12,780 km
7,941 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,780 km
7,941 mi / 6,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
148°
south southeast

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UKG WLG
Airport Name Ust-Kuyga Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UKG WLG
ICAO Code UEBT NZWN
City Ust-Kuyga Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 70.010000, 135.650000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ust-Kuyga (UKG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) in Ust-Kuyga, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,780 kilometers (7,941 miles / 6,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Russia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Ust-Kuyga, it's 08:44 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ust-Kuyga (UKG) follows a heading of 346° (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 Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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