WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
13,230 km
8,221 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
13,230 km
8,221 mi / 7,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
202°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

WLG XGN
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code WLG XGN
ICAO Code NZWN FNXA
City Wellington Xangongo
Country New Zealand Angola
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Luanda
Elevation 41 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Wellington (WLG) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 13,230 kilometers (8,221 miles / 7,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Angola. 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 01:25 in Wellington, it's 14:25 in Xangongo. With a 11-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 3,594 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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