MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
14,849 km
9,227 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,849 km
9,227 mi / 8,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MDK WLG
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MDK WLG
ICAO Code FZEA NZWN
City Mbandaka Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,040 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,849 kilometers (9,227 miles / 8,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 23:24 in Mbandaka, it's 11:24 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 213° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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