Distance From Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport to Wellington International Airport, SKO - WLG Distance

The distance from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 10376 miles or 16698 kilometers or 9011 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 Sokoto ( Nigeria ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sokoto and Wellington takes around 23 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, Nigeria to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 23 hours 51 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 • SKO - WLG

Kilometers		16698 km
Statute Miles		10376 miles
Nautical Miles		9011 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 51 minutes

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - SKO to WLG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SKO - WLG

Time difference between Sokoto (Nigeria) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 12 Hours.
Wellington time is 12 Hours ahead of Sokoto.

Location	Local Time
Sokoto (Nigeria)	2025-01-15, 15:56:54 WAT
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-01-16, 03:56:54 NZDT

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

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO / DNSO) Sokoto, Nigeria

Destination

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