WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,866 km
10,480 miles
XSE
Sebba
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,866 km
10,480 mi / 9,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
192°
south southwest

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WLG XSE
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Sebba Airport
IATA Code WLG XSE
ICAO Code NZWN DFES
City Wellington Sebba
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 41 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 13.450000, 0.520000

Wellington (WLG) to Sebba (XSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Sebba Airport (XSE) in Sebba, Burkina Faso is 16,866 kilometers (10,480 miles / 9,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 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 09:31 in Wellington, it's 20:31 in Sebba. 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 Sebba (XSE) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 171° (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 Sebba Airport (XSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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