WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
10,186 km
6,329 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,186 km
6,329 mi / 5,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
156°
south southeast

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WKJ WLG
Airport Name Wakkanai Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WKJ WLG
ICAO Code RJCW NZWN
City Wakkanai Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 30 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 45.400000, 141.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Wakkanai (WKJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,186 kilometers (6,329 miles / 5,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Japan 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 07:44 in Wakkanai, it's 11:44 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 Wakkanai (WKJ) follows a heading of 338° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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