SRT
Soroti
Uganda
14,145 km
8,789 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,145 km
8,789 mi / 7,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SRT WLG
Airport Name Soroti Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SRT WLG
ICAO Code HUSO NZWN
City Soroti Wellington
Country Uganda New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,697 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 1.730000, 33.620000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Soroti (SRT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soroti Airport (SRT) in Soroti, Uganda to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,145 kilometers (8,789 miles / 7,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 14:59 in Soroti, it's 00:59 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 3,656 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Soroti Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Soroti (SRT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Soroti Airport (SRT) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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