THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
17,438 km
10,835 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,438 km
10,835 mi / 9,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
188°
south

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THI WLG
Airport Name Tichitt Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code THI WLG
ICAO Code GQNC NZWN
City Tichitt Wellington
Country Mauritania New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 561 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -9.520000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tichitt (THI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,438 kilometers (10,835 miles / 9,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Mauritania 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 01:29 in Tichitt, it's 14:29 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Tichitt (THI) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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