Wellington to Amsterdam
23h 30m The flight from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) covers 18,581 km (11,546 miles) and takes approximately 23h 30m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 332°, passing near 35.7° N, 139.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 33h 47m | 34h 12m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 49m | 24h 15m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 39m | 21h 04m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 52m | 22h 17m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| WLG | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Wellington International Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| City | Wellington | Amsterdam |
| Country | New Zealand | Netherlands |
| ICAO | NZWN | EHAM |
| Coordinates | -41.3268, 174.8069 | 52.3086, 4.7639 |
| Elevation | 41 ft | -11 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Wellington to Amsterdam?
A non-stop flight from Wellington (WLG) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 23h 30m. The great-circle distance is 18,581 km (11,546 miles, 10,033 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 332°.
How far is Wellington from Amsterdam?
18,581 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,546 miles or 10,033 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between WLG and AMS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,581 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 23h 30m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Wellington
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.