LGS
Malargue
Argentina
9,248 km
5,746 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,248 km
5,746 mi / 4,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
223°
southwest

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LGS WLG
Airport Name Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LGS WLG
ICAO Code SAMM NZWN
City Malargue Wellington
Country Argentina New Zealand
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,685 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -35.490000, -69.570000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Malargue (LGS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) in Malargue, Argentina to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,248 kilometers (5,746 miles / 4,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Argentina 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 02:07 in Malargue, it's 18:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,644 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Malargue (LGS) 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 Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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