KSE
Kasese
Uganda
14,227 km
8,840 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,227 km
8,840 mi / 7,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
147°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

KSE WLG
Airport Name Kasese Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KSE WLG
ICAO Code HUKS NZWN
City Kasese Wellington
Country Uganda New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,146 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 0.180000, 30.100000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kasese (KSE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasese Airport (KSE) in Kasese, Uganda to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,227 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Uganda 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 00:42 in Kasese, it's 09:42 in Wellington. With a 9-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 3,105 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Kasese Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kasese (KSE) follows a heading of 227° (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 Kasese Airport (KSE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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