WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
10,013 km
6,222 miles
YNZ
Yancheng
China
Distance
10,013 km
6,222 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
317°
northwest

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WLG YNZ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Yancheng Airport
IATA Code WLG YNZ
ICAO Code NZWN ZSYN
City Wellington Yancheng
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 41 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 33.430000, 120.200000

Wellington (WLG) to Yancheng (YNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yancheng Airport (YNZ) in Yancheng, China is 10,013 kilometers (6,222 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 05:59 in Wellington, it's 00:59 in Yancheng. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yancheng (YNZ) 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 Yancheng Airport (YNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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