Distance From Irkutsk Northwest Airport to Wellington International Airport

The distance from Irkutsk Northwest Airport () to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 7722 miles or 12428 kilometers or 6706 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Irkutsk ( Russia ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Irkutsk and Wellington takes around 17 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Irkutsk Northwest Airport, Irkutsk, Russia to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 17 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - WLG

Kilometers		12428 km
Statute Miles		7722 miles
Nautical Miles		6706 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 45 minutes

Irkutsk Northwest Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - to WLG Flight Path

Location of Irkutsk Northwest Airport & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Irkutsk to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Irkutsk, Russia and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - WLG

Time difference between Irkutsk (Russia) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 5 Hours.
Wellington time is 5 Hours ahead of Irkutsk.

Location	Local Time
Irkutsk (Russia)	2026-03-19, 19:15:04 +08
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 00:15:04 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Irkutsk Northwest Airport ( / UIIR) Irkutsk, Russia

Destination

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand