BOU
Bourges
France
19,138 km
11,892 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
19,138 km
11,892 mi / 10,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
46°
northeast

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BOU WLG
Airport Name Bourges Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BOU WLG
ICAO Code LFLD NZWN
City Bourges Wellington
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 529 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 47.060000, 2.370000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bourges (BOU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bourges Airport (BOU) in Bourges, France to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,138 kilometers (11,892 miles / 10,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:43 in Bourges, it's 02:43 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bourges (BOU) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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