WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,835 km
10,460 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,835 km
10,460 mi / 9,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
183°
south

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WLG XNU
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code WLG XNU
ICAO Code NZWN DFON
City Wellington Nouna
Country New Zealand Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 41 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 12.750000, -3.870000

Wellington (WLG) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 16,835 kilometers (10,460 miles / 9,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 14:14 in Wellington, it's 01:14 in Nouna. 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 Nouna (XNU) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 178° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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