TML
Tamale
Ghana
16,457 km
10,226 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,457 km
10,226 mi / 8,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

TML WLG
Airport Name Tamale Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TML WLG
ICAO Code DGLE NZWN
City Tamale Wellington
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 553 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.560000, -0.860000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tamale (TML) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,457 kilometers (10,226 miles / 8,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Ghana 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 09:18 in Tamale, it's 22:18 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Tamale (TML) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tamale Airport (TML) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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