MWE
Merowe
Sudan
15,684 km
9,745 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,684 km
9,745 mi / 8,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MWE WLG
Airport Name Merowe Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MWE WLG
ICAO Code HSMR NZWN
City Merowe Wellington
Country Sudan New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 846 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, 31.830000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Merowe (MWE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,684 kilometers (9,745 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Sudan 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 22:48 in Merowe, it's 09:48 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 Merowe (MWE) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Merowe Airport (MWE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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