DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
14,596 km
9,070 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,596 km
9,070 mi / 7,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
137°
southeast

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DBM WLG
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code DBM WLG
ICAO Code HADM NZWN
City Debra Marcos Wellington
Country Ethiopia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 8,136 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,596 kilometers (9,070 miles / 7,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Ethiopia 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 14:21 in Debra Marcos, it's 00:21 in Wellington. With a 10-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 8,095 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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