CVJ
General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Mexico
11,050 km
6,866 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,050 km
6,866 mi / 5,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CVJ WLG
Airport Name General Mariano Matamoros Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CVJ WLG
ICAO Code MMCB NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,277 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 18.830000, -99.260000 -41.330000, 174.800000

General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, Mexico to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,050 kilometers (6,866 miles / 5,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Mexico 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 22:50 in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, it's 17:50 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 4,236 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than General Mariano Matamoros Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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