BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
18,991 km
11,800 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,991 km
11,800 mi / 10,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
123°
east southeast

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BJA WLG
Airport Name Soummam Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BJA WLG
ICAO Code DAAE NZWN
City Bejaia Wellington
Country Algeria New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 20 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bejaia (BJA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,991 kilometers (11,800 miles / 10,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Algeria 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 21:57 in Bejaia, it's 09:57 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Wellington (WLG) to Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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