KMP
Keetmanshoop
Namibia
12,095 km
7,516 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,095 km
7,516 mi / 6,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
162°
south southeast

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KMP WLG
Airport Name Keetmanshoop Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KMP WLG
ICAO Code FYKT NZWN
City Keetmanshoop Wellington
Country Namibia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,506 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -26.540000, 18.110000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Keetmanshoop (KMP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) in Keetmanshoop, Namibia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,095 kilometers (7,516 miles / 6,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Namibia 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 20:28 in Keetmanshoop, it's 07:28 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 3,465 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Keetmanshoop Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Keetmanshoop (KMP) follows a heading of 202° (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 Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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