Distance From Savuti Airport to Wellington International Airport, SVT - WLG Distance

The distance from Savuti Airport (SVT) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 7897 miles or 12709 kilometers or 6858 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Savuti ( Botswana ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Savuti and Wellington takes around 18 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Savuti Airport, Savuti, Botswana to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 18 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SVT - WLG

Kilometers		12709 km
Statute Miles		7897 miles
Nautical Miles		6858 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 9 minutes

Savuti Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - SVT to WLG Flight Path

Location of Savuti Airport & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Savuti to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Savuti, Botswana and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Savuti, Botswana and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SVT - WLG

Time difference between Savuti (Botswana) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 10 Hours.
Wellington time is 10 Hours ahead of Savuti.

Location	Local Time
Savuti (Botswana)	2026-09-12, 00:58:51 CAT
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-09-12, 10:58:51 NZST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Savuti Airport (SVT / FBSV) Savuti, Botswana

Destination

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand