JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
14,277 km
8,871 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,277 km
8,871 mi / 7,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JIB WLG
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code JIB WLG
ICAO Code HDAM NZWN
City Djibouti City Wellington
Country Djibouti New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 49 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,277 kilometers (8,871 miles / 7,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Djibouti 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 12:13 in Djibouti City, it's 22:13 in Wellington. With a 10-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 Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 249° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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