HUG
Huehuetenango
Guatemala
11,433 km
7,104 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,433 km
7,104 mi / 6,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Guatemala
Heading
230°
southwest

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HUG WLG
Airport Name Huehuetenango Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HUG WLG
ICAO Code MGHT NZWN
City Huehuetenango Wellington
Country Guatemala New Zealand
Timezone America/Guatemala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,375 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 15.330000, -91.460000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Huehuetenango (HUG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) in Huehuetenango, Guatemala to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,433 kilometers (7,104 miles / 6,173 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 19:54 in Huehuetenango, it's 14:54 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 6,334 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Huehuetenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Huehuetenango (HUG) 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 Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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