WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
12,544 km
7,795 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,544 km
7,795 mi / 6,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

WDH WLG
Airport Name Hosea Kutako International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WDH WLG
ICAO Code FYWH NZWN
City Windhoek Wellington
Country Namibia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,640 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -22.480000, 17.470000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Windhoek (WDH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,544 kilometers (7,795 miles / 6,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Namibia 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 21:26 in Windhoek, it's 08:26 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 5,599 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Hosea Kutako International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Windhoek (WDH) follows a heading of 203° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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