SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
14,364 km
8,925 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,364 km
8,925 mi / 7,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SSY WLG
Airport Name Mbanza Congo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SSY WLG
ICAO Code FNBC NZWN
City Mbanza Congo Wellington
Country Angola New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,860 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -6.270000, 14.250000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,364 kilometers (8,925 miles / 7,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Angola 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 07:21 in Mbanza Congo, it's 19:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,819 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mbanza Congo Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) follows a heading of 205° (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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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