The flight distance from Orapa Airport (ORP) in Orapa Airport, Botswana to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,376 kilometers (7,690 miles / 6,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 06:22 in Orapa Airport, it's 17:22 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 3,059 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Orapa Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Orapa Airport (ORP) follows a heading of 211° (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 Orapa Airport (ORP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.