UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
15,974 km
9,926 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,974 km
9,926 mi / 8,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
185°
south

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UCN WLG
Airport Name Buchanan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UCN WLG
ICAO Code GLBU NZWN
City Buchanan Wellington
Country Liberia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 41 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 5.170000, -9.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Buchanan (UCN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,974 kilometers (9,926 miles / 8,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Liberia 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 02:42 in Buchanan, it's 15:42 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 Buchanan (UCN) follows a heading of 173° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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