KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
13,805 km
8,578 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,805 km
8,578 mi / 7,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
155°
south southeast

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KAP WLG
Airport Name Kapanga Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KAP WLG
ICAO Code FZSK NZWN
City Kapanga Wellington
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,025 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -8.350000, 22.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kapanga (KAP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,805 kilometers (8,578 miles / 7,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 DR Congo 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 03:27 in Kapanga, it's 14:27 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 2,984 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Kapanga Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kapanga (KAP) follows a heading of 214° (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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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