HCM
Eil
Somalia
13,474 km
8,372 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,474 km
8,372 mi / 7,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HCM WLG
Airport Name Eil Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HCM WLG
ICAO Code HCME NZWN
City Eil Wellington
Country Somalia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 812 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Eil (HCM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,474 kilometers (8,372 miles / 7,275 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 21:46 in Eil, it's 07:46 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 Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 251° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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