MQQ
Moundou Airport
Chad
15,819 km
9,830 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,819 km
9,830 mi / 8,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MQQ WLG
Airport Name Moundou Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MQQ WLG
ICAO Code FTTD NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Chad New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,407 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, 16.070000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Moundou Airport (MQQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moundou Airport (MQQ) in Moundou Airport, Chad to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,819 kilometers (9,830 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Chad 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 17:52 in Moundou Airport, it's 05:52 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 1,366 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Moundou Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Moundou Airport (MQQ) follows a heading of 216° (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 Moundou Airport (MQQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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