SMW
Smara
EH
18,287 km
11,363 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,287 km
11,363 mi / 9,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SMW WLG
Airport Name Smara Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SMW WLG
ICAO Code GMMA NZWN
City Smara Wellington
Country EH New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 350 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 26.730000, -11.680000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Smara (SMW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,287 kilometers (11,363 miles / 9,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 EH with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Smara, it's 14:24 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 Smara (SMW) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Smara Airport (SMW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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