WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
7,581 km
4,711 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
7,581 km
4,711 mi / 4,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

WLG ZAM
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code WLG ZAM
ICAO Code NZWN RPMZ
City Wellington Zamboanga City
Country New Zealand Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Manila
Elevation 41 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 6.920000, 122.060000

Wellington (WLG) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 7,581 kilometers (4,711 miles / 4,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Philippines. 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 06:54 in Wellington, it's 01:54 in Zamboanga City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 140° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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