SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
12,382 km
7,694 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,382 km
7,694 mi / 6,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
163°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

SZM WLG
Airport Name Sesriem Airstrip Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SZM WLG
ICAO Code FYSS NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Namibia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,454 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -24.510000, 15.750000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,382 kilometers (7,694 miles / 6,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 02:00 in Sesriem Airstrip, it's 12:00 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 2,413 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Sesriem Airstrip.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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