The flight distance from Mosteiros Airport (MTI) in Vila do Mosteiros, Cape Verde to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,559 kilometers (10,290 miles / 8,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Cape Verde 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 08:57 in Vila do Mosteiros, it's 22:57 in Wellington. With a 14-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 Vila do Mosteiros (MTI) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mosteiros Airport (MTI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.