TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
13,776 km
8,560 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,776 km
8,560 mi / 7,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

TKQ WLG
Airport Name Kigoma Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TKQ WLG
ICAO Code HTKA NZWN
City Kigoma Wellington
Country Tanzania New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,700 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -4.890000, 29.670000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kigoma (TKQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,776 kilometers (8,560 miles / 7,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Tanzania 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 03:44 in Kigoma, it's 13:44 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 2,659 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Kigoma Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kigoma (TKQ) follows a heading of 223° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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