FKI
Kisangani
DR Congo
14,535 km
9,031 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,535 km
9,031 mi / 7,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
150°
south southeast

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FKI WLG
Airport Name Bangoka International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FKI WLG
ICAO Code FZIC NZWN
City Kisangani Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,417 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 0.480000, 25.340000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kisangani (FKI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangoka International Airport (FKI) in Kisangani, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,535 kilometers (9,031 miles / 7,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 14:04 in Kisangani, it's 01:04 in Wellington. With a 11-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 1,376 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bangoka International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kisangani (FKI) follows a heading of 222° (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 Bangoka International Airport (FKI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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