WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,848 km
10,469 miles
XKY
Kaya
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,848 km
10,469 mi / 9,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
188°
south

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WLG XKY
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Kaya Airport
IATA Code WLG XKY
ICAO Code NZWN DFCA
City Wellington Kaya
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 41 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 13.070000, -1.100000

Wellington (WLG) to Kaya (XKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Kaya Airport (XKY) in Kaya, Burkina Faso is 16,848 kilometers (10,469 miles / 9,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 17:07 in Wellington, it's 04:07 in Kaya. 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 Kaya (XKY) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 174° (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 Kaya Airport (XKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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