GRX
Granada
Spain
19,539 km
12,141 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
19,539 km
12,141 mi / 10,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
166°
south southeast

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GRX WLG
Airport Name Federico Garcia Lorca Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GRX WLG
ICAO Code LEGR NZWN
City Granada Wellington
Country Spain New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,860 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.190000, -3.780000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Granada (GRX) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,539 kilometers (12,141 miles / 10,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Granada, it's 02:45 in Wellington. With a 12-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 1,819 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Federico Garcia Lorca Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Granada (GRX) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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