WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
9,535 km
5,925 miles
YGJ
Yonago
Japan
Distance
9,535 km
5,925 mi / 5,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
327°
north northwest

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WLG YGJ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Miho Yonago Airport
IATA Code WLG YGJ
ICAO Code NZWN RJOH
City Wellington Yonago
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 41 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 35.490000, 133.240000

Wellington (WLG) to Yonago (YGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) in Yonago, Japan is 9,535 kilometers (5,925 miles / 5,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Japan. 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 19:05 in Wellington, it's 15:05 in Yonago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yonago (YGJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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