WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,202 km
6,960 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
11,202 km
6,960 mi / 6,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG XSD
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code WLG XSD
ICAO Code NZWN KTNX
City Wellington Tonopah
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 41 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 37.800000, -116.800000

Wellington (WLG) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 11,202 kilometers (6,960 miles / 6,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:10 in Wellington, it's 11:10 in Tonopah. With a 21-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 5,509 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Wellington International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). 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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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