BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
15,746 km
9,784 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,746 km
9,784 mi / 8,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Douala
Heading
161°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

BFX WLG
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BFX WLG
ICAO Code FKKU NZWN
City Bafoussam Wellington
Country Cameroon New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Douala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,347 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,746 kilometers (9,784 miles / 8,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Cameroon 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 23:02 in Bafoussam, it's 10:02 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 4,306 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 205° (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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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