RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
11,997 km
7,455 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,997 km
7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
163°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

RHN WLG
Airport Name Skorpion Mine Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RHN WLG
ICAO Code FYSA NZWN
City Rosh Pinah Wellington
Country Namibia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,870 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -27.880000, 16.650000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,997 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Namibia 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 12:13 in Rosh Pinah, it's 22:13 in Wellington. With a 10-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 1,829 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Skorpion Mine Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) follows a heading of 200° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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