BXE
Bakel
Senegal
16,988 km
10,556 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,988 km
10,556 mi / 9,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
192°
south southwest

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BXE WLG
Airport Name Bakel Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BXE WLG
ICAO Code GOTB NZWN
City Bakel Wellington
Country Senegal New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 98 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bakel (BXE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,988 kilometers (10,556 miles / 9,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Senegal 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 09:48 in Bakel, it's 22:48 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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