POI
Potosi
Bolivia
10,821 km
6,724 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,821 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/La_Paz
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

POI WLG
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code POI WLG
ICAO Code SLPO NZWN
City Potosi Wellington
Country Bolivia New Zealand
Timezone America/La_Paz Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12,913 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Potosi (POI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,821 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Bolivia 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 02:43 in Potosi, it's 19:43 in Wellington. With a 17-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 12,872 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 124° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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