IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
14,626 km
9,088 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,626 km
9,088 mi / 7,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
147°
south southeast

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IRP WLG
Airport Name Matari Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IRP WLG
ICAO Code FZJH NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,438 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Matari Airport (IRP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,626 kilometers (9,088 miles / 7,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 16:09 in Matari Airport, it's 03:09 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 2,397 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Matari Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 226° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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