EDB
El Debba
Sudan
15,716 km
9,765 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,716 km
9,765 mi / 8,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
135°
southeast

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EDB WLG
Airport Name El Debba Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code EDB WLG
ICAO Code HSDB NZWN
City El Debba Wellington
Country Sudan New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 843 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 18.020000, 30.960000 -41.330000, 174.800000

El Debba (EDB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,716 kilometers (9,765 miles / 8,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Sudan 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 16:39 in El Debba, it's 03:39 in Wellington. With a 11-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 El Debba (EDB) follows a heading of 244° (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 El Debba Airport (EDB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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