NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
13,796 km
8,572 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,796 km
8,572 mi / 7,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NUU WLG
Airport Name Nakuru Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NUU WLG
ICAO Code HKNK NZWN
City Nakuru Wellington
Country Kenya New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,200 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -0.300000, 36.160000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nakuru (NUU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,796 kilometers (8,572 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Kenya 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 17:06 in Nakuru, it's 03:06 in Wellington. With a 10-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 6,159 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Nakuru Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nakuru (NUU) follows a heading of 233° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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