MCR
Melchor de Mencos
Guatemala
11,746 km
7,299 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,746 km
7,299 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Guatemala
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MCR WLG
Airport Name Melchor de Mencos Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MCR WLG
ICAO Code MGMM NZWN
City Melchor de Mencos Wellington
Country Guatemala New Zealand
Timezone America/Guatemala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,670 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 17.070000, -89.150000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,746 kilometers (7,299 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 22:45 in Melchor de Mencos, it's 17:45 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 4,629 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Melchor de Mencos Airport.

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

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