JWA
Jwaneng Airport
Botswana
12,063 km
7,495 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,063 km
7,495 mi / 6,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JWA WLG
Airport Name Jwaneng Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code JWA WLG
ICAO Code FBJW NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Botswana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,900 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -24.600000, 24.690000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Jwaneng Airport (JWA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jwaneng Airport (JWA) in Jwaneng Airport, Botswana to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,063 kilometers (7,495 miles / 6,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 01:56 in Jwaneng Airport, it's 12:56 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 3,859 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Jwaneng Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) follows a heading of 209° (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 Jwaneng Airport (JWA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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