NOV
Huambo
Angola
13,622 km
8,464 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,622 km
8,464 mi / 7,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NOV WLG
Airport Name Nova Lisboa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NOV WLG
ICAO Code FNHU NZWN
City Huambo Wellington
Country Angola New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,587 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -12.810000, 15.760000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Huambo (NOV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,622 kilometers (8,464 miles / 7,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Angola 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 17:32 in Huambo, it's 05:32 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 5,546 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Nova Lisboa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Huambo (NOV) follows a heading of 204° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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