WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
10,142 km
6,302 miles
WUH
Wuhan
China
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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WLG WUH
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
IATA Code WLG WUH
ICAO Code NZWN ZHHH
City Wellington Wuhan
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 30.780000, 114.210000

Wellington (WLG) to Wuhan (WUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in Wuhan, China is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 New Zealand with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Wellington, it's 04:05 in Wuhan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wuhan (WUH) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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