WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,741 km
10,402 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,741 km
10,402 mi / 9,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
193°
south southwest

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WLG XKA
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code WLG XKA
ICAO Code NZWN DFEL
City Wellington Kantchari
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 41 ft 879 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 12.470000, 1.500000

Wellington (WLG) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 16,741 kilometers (10,402 miles / 9,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 18:44 in Wellington, it's 05:44 in Kantchari. 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 Kantchari (XKA) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 170° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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