URC
Urumqi
China
12,859 km
7,990 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,859 km
7,990 mi / 6,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

URC WLG
Airport Name Urumqi Diwopu International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code URC WLG
ICAO Code ZWWW NZWN
City Urumqi Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,125 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.910000, 87.470000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Urumqi (URC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,859 kilometers (7,990 miles / 6,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 China 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 14:32 in Urumqi, it's 19:32 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 2,084 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Urumqi (URC) follows a heading of 307° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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