GAS
Garissa
Kenya
13,544 km
8,416 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,544 km
8,416 mi / 7,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAS WLG
Airport Name Garissa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GAS WLG
ICAO Code HKGA NZWN
City Garissa Wellington
Country Kenya New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 475 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Garissa (GAS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,544 kilometers (8,416 miles / 7,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Kenya 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 23:06 in Garissa, it's 09:06 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 236° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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