BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
15,137 km
9,406 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,137 km
9,406 mi / 8,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
151°
south southeast

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BDT WLG
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BDT WLG
ICAO Code FZFD NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,509 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,137 kilometers (9,406 miles / 8,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 DR Congo with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:04 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 05:04 in Wellington. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,468 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Gbadolite Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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