PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
12,127 km
7,535 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,127 km
7,535 mi / 6,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
210°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

PLU WLG
Airport Name Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PLU WLG
ICAO Code SBBH NZWN
City Belo Horizonte Wellington
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,589 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -19.850000, -43.950000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,127 kilometers (7,535 miles / 6,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 20:43 in Belo Horizonte, it's 11:43 in Wellington. With a 15-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 2,548 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 141° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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