MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
12,222 km
7,594 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,222 km
7,594 mi / 6,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
145°
southeast

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MNC WLG
Airport Name Nacala Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MNC WLG
ICAO Code FQNC NZWN
City Nacala Wellington
Country Mozambique New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 410 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -14.490000, 40.710000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nacala (MNC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,222 kilometers (7,594 miles / 6,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Mozambique 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 18:05 in Nacala, it's 05:05 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nacala (MNC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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