KDC
Kandi
Benin
16,564 km
10,293 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,564 km
10,293 mi / 8,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KDC WLG
Airport Name Kandi Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KDC WLG
ICAO Code DBBK NZWN
City Kandi Wellington
Country Benin New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 951 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, 2.930000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kandi (KDC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,564 kilometers (10,293 miles / 8,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Benin 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 21:27 in Kandi, it's 09:27 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kandi (KDC) follows a heading of 196° (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 Kandi Airport (KDC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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