Distance From Wellington International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, WLG - ABV Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) is 10078 miles or 16218 kilometers or 8751 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Abuja ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Abuja takes around 23 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria is 23 hours 10 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 • WLG - ABV

Kilometers		16218 km
Statute Miles		10078 miles
Nautical Miles		8751 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 10 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to ABV Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Abuja, Nigeria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - ABV

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Abuja (Nigeria) is 12 Hours.
Abuja time is 12 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 07:59:17 NZDT
Abuja (Nigeria)	2025-12-16, 19:59:17 WAT

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

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

Destination

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV / DNAA) Abuja, Nigeria