WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
10,615 km
6,596 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
10,615 km
6,596 mi / 5,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

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WLG XEN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code WLG XEN
ICAO Code NZWN ZYXC
City Wellington N/A
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 40.580000, 120.700000

Wellington (WLG) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 10,615 kilometers (6,596 miles / 5,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:37 in Wellington, it's 23:37 in Xingcheng Air Base. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 142° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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