NFR
Nafurah 1
Libya
17,251 km
10,719 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,251 km
10,719 mi / 9,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NFR WLG
Airport Name Nafurah 1 Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NFR WLG
ICAO Code HLNR NZWN
City Nafurah 1 Wellington
Country Libya New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 122 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 29.210000, 21.590000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nafurah 1 (NFR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) in Nafurah 1, Libya to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,251 kilometers (10,719 miles / 9,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Libya 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 16:45 in Nafurah 1, it's 03:45 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 Nafurah 1 (NFR) follows a heading of 249° (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 Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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