WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
10,078 km
6,262 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
10,078 km
6,262 mi / 5,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

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WLG ZBY
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code WLG ZBY
ICAO Code NZWN VLSB
City Wellington Sayaboury
Country New Zealand Laos
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 41 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 19.230000, 101.730000

Wellington (WLG) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 10,078 kilometers (6,262 miles / 5,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Laos. 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 08:19 in Wellington, it's 02:19 in Sayaboury. With a 6-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 1,206 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 134° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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