Airport Comparison
| AQB | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | AQB | WLG |
| ICAO Code | MGQC | NZWN |
| City | Santa Cruz del Quiche | Wellington |
| Country | Guatemala | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 6,631 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.010000, -91.150000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,435 kilometers (7,106 miles / 6,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.
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 Guatemala with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 04:31 in Wellington. With a 19-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 6,590 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.