WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
11,792 km
7,327 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,792 km
7,327 mi / 6,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

WKF WLG
Airport Name Waterkloof Air Force Base Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WKF WLG
ICAO Code FAWK NZWN
City Pretoria Wellington
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,940 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -25.830000, 28.220000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Pretoria (WKF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,792 kilometers (7,327 miles / 6,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 South Africa 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 01:32 in Pretoria, it's 12:32 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 4,899 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Waterkloof Air Force Base.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Pretoria (WKF) follows a heading of 211° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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