WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,278 km
8,251 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
13,278 km
8,251 mi / 7,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

WLG YIN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code WLG YIN
ICAO Code NZWN ZWYN
City Wellington Yining
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 43.960000, 81.330000

Wellington (WLG) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 13,278 kilometers (8,251 miles / 7,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 15:09 in Wellington, it's 10:09 in Yining. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yining (YIN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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