JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
11,157 km
6,933 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,157 km
6,933 mi / 6,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JOH WLG
Airport Name Port St Johns Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code JOH WLG
ICAO Code FAPJ NZWN
City Port St Johns Wellington
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,227 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -31.610000, 29.520000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Port St Johns (JOH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,157 kilometers (6,933 miles / 6,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 South Africa 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 20:31 in Port St Johns, it's 07:31 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 1,186 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Port St Johns Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Port St Johns (JOH) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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