WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,968 km
10,543 miles
XDJ
Djibo
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,968 km
10,543 mi / 9,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
188°
south

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WLG XDJ
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Djibo Airport
IATA Code WLG XDJ
ICAO Code NZWN DFCJ
City Wellington Djibo
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 41 ft 1,001 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 14.100000, -1.630000

Wellington (WLG) to Djibo (XDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Djibo Airport (XDJ) in Djibo, Burkina Faso is 16,968 kilometers (10,543 miles / 9,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 New Zealand with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Wellington, it's 13:30 in Djibo. 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 Djibo (XDJ) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 174° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Djibo Airport (XDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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