PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
14,304 km
8,888 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,304 km
8,888 mi / 7,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PFR WLG
Airport Name Ilebo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PFR WLG
ICAO Code FZVS NZWN
City Ilebo Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,450 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -4.330000, 20.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ilebo (PFR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,304 kilometers (8,888 miles / 7,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 DR Congo 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 20:06 in Ilebo, it's 07:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,409 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Ilebo Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ilebo (PFR) follows a heading of 214° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.