WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,794 km
10,436 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,794 km
10,436 mi / 9,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
189°
south

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WLG XBO
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code WLG XBO
ICAO Code NZWN DFEA
City Wellington Boulsa
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 41 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 12.650000, -0.570000

Wellington (WLG) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 16,794 kilometers (10,436 miles / 9,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 New Zealand with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Wellington, it's 07:43 in Boulsa. 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 Boulsa (XBO) to Wellington (WLG) 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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