The flight distance from Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport (CER) in Cherbourg/Maupertus, France to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,046 kilometers (11,834 miles / 10,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 France with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Cherbourg/Maupertus, it's 14:30 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 Cherbourg/Maupertus (CER) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport (CER) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.