Distance From Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip to Lipetsk Air Base

The distance from Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip () to Lipetsk Air Base () is 5990 miles or 9639 kilometers or 5201 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 Wellington ( United States ) to Lipetsk ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Lipetsk takes around 13 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip, Wellington, United States to Lipetsk Air Base, Lipetsk, Russia is 13 hours 46 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 • -

Kilometers		9639 km
Statute Miles		5990 miles
Nautical Miles		5201 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 46 minutes

Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip to Lipetsk Air Base Flight Route Map - to Flight Path

Location of Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip & Lipetsk Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Wellington to Lipetsk nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, United States and Lipetsk, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • -

Time difference between Wellington (United States) and Lipetsk (Russia) is 11 Hours.
Lipetsk time is 11 Hours ahead of Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (United States)	2025-01-08, 14:52:25 PST
Lipetsk (Russia)	2025-01-09, 01:52:25 MSK

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

Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip ( / ) Wellington, United States

Destination

Lipetsk Air Base ( / ) Lipetsk, Russia