WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
16,051 km
9,974 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
16,051 km
9,974 mi / 8,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

WLG YOL
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code WLG YOL
ICAO Code NZWN DNYO
City Wellington Yola
Country New Zealand Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lagos
Elevation 41 ft 599 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 9.260000, 12.430000

Wellington (WLG) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 16,051 kilometers (9,974 miles / 8,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 Nigeria. 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 17:47 in Wellington, it's 05:47 in Yola. 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.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 157° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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