BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
14,899 km
9,258 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,899 km
9,258 mi / 8,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BSU WLG
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BSU WLG
ICAO Code FZEN NZWN
City Basankusu Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,217 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Basankusu (BSU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,899 kilometers (9,258 miles / 8,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 10:15 in Basankusu, it's 22:15 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,176 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 216° (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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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