MEA
Macae
Brazil
11,994 km
7,453 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,994 km
7,453 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MEA WLG
Airport Name Macae Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MEA WLG
ICAO Code SBME NZWN
City Macae Wellington
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 8 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -22.340000, -41.770000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Macae (MEA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,994 kilometers (7,453 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Brazil 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 09:22 in Macae, it's 01:22 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Macae (MEA) follows a heading of 145° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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