WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,458 km
9,605 miles
ZXT
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
15,458 km
9,605 mi / 8,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

WLG ZXT
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Zabrat Airport
IATA Code WLG ZXT
ICAO Code NZWN UBTT
City Wellington Baku
Country New Zealand Azerbaijan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Baku
Elevation 41 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 40.500000, 49.980000

Wellington (WLG) to Baku (ZXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zabrat Airport (ZXT) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 15,458 kilometers (9,605 miles / 8,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Azerbaijan. 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 23:34 in Wellington, it's 14:34 in Baku. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Baku (ZXT) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 110° (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 Zabrat Airport (ZXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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