How long is the flight from Wellington to China?

Airlines like Air China fly from Wellington to China in about 31h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 9489 km between Wellington and China.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Wellington to China?

The most popular route from Wellington to China is Wellington - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Wellington - Shanghai Pu Dong or Wellington - Guangzhou Baiyun.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CN?

When flying from Wellington to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to China?

Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to China.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to China that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to China?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to China.

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Fri 23/10

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00:00-04:00

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WLG Wellington - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

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00:00-04:00

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WLG Wellington - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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00:00-04:00

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WLG Wellington - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Wellington

Fri 1/1

12:00-12:30

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00:00-04:00

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$1,076

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WLG Wellington - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

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Guangzhou Baiyun

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$1,228

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WLG Wellington - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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WLG Wellington - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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WLG Wellington - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Wellington to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.0

Very Good

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Air New Zealand

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to China?
Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to China.
How long is the flight from Wellington to China?
Airlines like Air China fly from Wellington to China in about 31h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 9489 km between Wellington and China.
What are the most popular routes from Wellington to China?
The most popular route from Wellington to China is Wellington - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Wellington - Shanghai Pu Dong or Wellington - Guangzhou Baiyun.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to China that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to China?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to China.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to China?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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