ULK
Lensk
Russia
12,575 km
7,814 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,575 km
7,814 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ULK WLG
Airport Name Lensk Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code ULK WLG
ICAO Code UERL NZWN
City Lensk Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 801 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 60.720000, 114.830000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lensk (ULK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,575 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 02:06 in Lensk, it's 06:06 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 Lensk (ULK) follows a heading of 333° (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 Lensk Airport (ULK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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