The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 15,806 kilometers (9,821 miles / 8,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Sudan. 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 21:11 in Wellington, it's 10:11 in Zalingei. 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 2,912 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.