Airport Comparison
| ULN | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | ULN | WLG |
| ICAO Code | ZMUB | NZWN |
| City | Ulan Bator | Wellington |
| Country | Mongolia | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 4,364 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.840000, 106.770000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Ulan Bator (ULN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,955 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,455 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 11:47 in Ulan Bator, it's 16:47 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 4,323 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ulan Bator (ULN) 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.