BMF
Bakouma
Central African Republic
15,177 km
9,430 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,177 km
9,430 mi / 8,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BMF WLG
Airport Name Bakouma Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BMF WLG
ICAO Code FEGM NZWN
City Bakouma Wellington
Country Central African Republic New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,640 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 5.690000, 22.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bakouma (BMF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakouma Airport (BMF) in Bakouma, Central African Republic to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,177 kilometers (9,430 miles / 8,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 02:31 in Bakouma, it's 14:31 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 1,599 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bakouma Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bakouma (BMF) follows a heading of 223° (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 Bakouma Airport (BMF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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