WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
15,525 km
9,647 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
15,525 km
9,647 mi / 8,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

WLG YAO
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code WLG YAO
ICAO Code NZWN FKKY
City Wellington Yaounde
Country New Zealand Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Douala
Elevation 41 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 3.840000, 11.520000

Wellington (WLG) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 15,525 kilometers (9,647 miles / 8,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Cameroon. 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 14:11 in Wellington, it's 02:11 in Yaounde. With a 12-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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 161° (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 Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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