VYI
Vilyuisk
Russia
12,581 km
7,817 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,581 km
7,817 mi / 6,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
139°
southeast

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VYI WLG
Airport Name Vilyuisk Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code VYI WLG
ICAO Code UENW NZWN
City Vilyuisk Wellington
Country Russia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 361 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 63.760000, 121.690000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Vilyuisk (VYI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) in Vilyuisk, Russia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,581 kilometers (7,817 miles / 6,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 08:09 in Vilyuisk, it's 12:09 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 Vilyuisk (VYI) follows a heading of 337° (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 Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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