The flight distance from Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) in Ghanzi, Botswana to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,480 kilometers (7,755 miles / 6,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Botswana 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 10:48 in Ghanzi, it's 21:48 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,689 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Ghanzi Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ghanzi (GNZ) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.