VHM
Vilhelmina Airport
Sweden
17,073 km
10,609 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,073 km
10,609 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
39°
northeast

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VHM WLG
Airport Name Vilhelmina Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code VHM WLG
ICAO Code ESNV NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Sweden New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,140 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 64.580000, 16.830000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) in Vilhelmina Airport, Sweden to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,073 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Sweden 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 14:32 in Vilhelmina Airport, it's 02:32 in Wellington. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,099 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Vilhelmina Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) follows a heading of 339° (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 Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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