LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
14,906 km
9,262 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,906 km
9,262 mi / 8,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
152°
south southeast

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LIQ WLG
Airport Name Lisala Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LIQ WLG
ICAO Code FZGA NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,509 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 2.170000, 21.500000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,906 kilometers (9,262 miles / 8,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 16:36 in Lisala Airport, it's 04:36 in Wellington. With a 12-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 1,468 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Lisala Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 219° (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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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