WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,988 km
10,556 miles
XGG
Gorom-Gorom
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,988 km
10,556 mi / 9,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

WLG XGG
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Gorom-Gorom Airport
IATA Code WLG XGG
ICAO Code NZWN DFEG
City Wellington Gorom-Gorom
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 41 ft 935 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 14.450000, -0.230000

Wellington (WLG) to Gorom-Gorom (XGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) in Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso is 16,988 kilometers (10,556 miles / 9,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 20:44 in Wellington, it's 07:44 in Gorom-Gorom. 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 Gorom-Gorom (XGG) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 172° (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 Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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