BSS
Balsas
Brazil
13,172 km
8,185 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,172 km
8,185 mi / 7,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
214°
southwest

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BSS WLG
Airport Name Balsas Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BSS WLG
ICAO Code SNBS NZWN
City Balsas Wellington
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Fortaleza Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 930 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -7.530000, -46.050000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Balsas (BSS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balsas Airport (BSS) in Balsas, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,172 kilometers (8,185 miles / 7,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Brazil with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:49 in Balsas, it's 16:49 in Wellington. With a 16-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 Wellington (WLG) to Balsas (BSS) follows a heading of 132° (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 Balsas Airport (BSS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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