BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
15,278 km
9,494 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,278 km
9,494 mi / 8,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BGF WLG
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BGF WLG
ICAO Code FEFF NZWN
City Bangui Wellington
Country Central African Republic New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,208 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bangui (BGF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,278 kilometers (9,494 miles / 8,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Central African Republic 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 14:46 in Bangui, it's 02:46 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 1,167 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 216° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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