The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,918 kilometers (9,270 miles / 8,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 03:22 in Wellington, it's 17:22 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 2,041 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 125° (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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.