BOA
Boma
DR Congo
14,449 km
8,978 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,449 km
8,978 mi / 7,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
162°
south southeast

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BOA WLG
Airport Name Boma Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BOA WLG
ICAO Code FZAJ NZWN
City Boma Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 26 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Boma (BOA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,449 kilometers (8,978 miles / 7,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 DR Congo 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 01:10 in Boma, it's 13:10 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 Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 204° (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 Boma Airport (BOA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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