RAK
Marrakech
Morocco
18,905 km
11,747 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,905 km
11,747 mi / 10,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
192°
south southwest

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RAK WLG
Airport Name Menara Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RAK WLG
ICAO Code GMMX NZWN
City Marrakech Wellington
Country Morocco New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,545 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.610000, -8.040000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Marrakech (RAK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Menara Airport (RAK) in Marrakech, Morocco to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,905 kilometers (11,747 miles / 10,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Morocco 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 13:01 in Marrakech, it's 01:01 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 1,504 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Menara Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Marrakech (RAK) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Menara Airport (RAK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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