GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
15,607 km
9,698 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,607 km
9,698 mi / 8,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GDI WLG
Airport Name Gordil Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GDI WLG
ICAO Code FEGL NZWN
City Melle Wellington
Country Central African Republic New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,427 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.580000, 21.730000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Melle (GDI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,607 kilometers (9,698 miles / 8,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Central African Republic 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 08:44 in Melle, it's 20:44 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 1,386 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Gordil Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Melle (GDI) follows a heading of 224° (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 Gordil Airport (GDI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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