GSR
Gardo
Somalia
13,654 km
8,484 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,654 km
8,484 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GSR WLG
Airport Name Gardo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GSR WLG
ICAO Code HCMG NZWN
City Gardo Wellington
Country Somalia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,632 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 49.080000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Gardo (GSR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gardo Airport (GSR) in Gardo, Somalia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,654 kilometers (8,484 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Somalia 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 02:57 in Gardo, it's 12:57 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 2,591 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Gardo Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Gardo (GSR) follows a heading of 252° (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 Gardo Airport (GSR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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