WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
14,026 km
8,715 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
14,026 km
8,715 mi / 7,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
280°
west

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WLG ZAH
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code WLG ZAH
ICAO Code NZWN OIZH
City Wellington Zahedan
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 41 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 29.480000, 60.910000

Wellington (WLG) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 14,026 kilometers (8,715 miles / 7,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Iran. 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 18:15 in Wellington, it's 08:45 in Zahedan. With a 9.5-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 4,523 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 122° (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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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