RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
10,540 km
6,549 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,540 km
6,549 mi / 5,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
213°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

RIG WLG
Airport Name Rio Grande Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RIG WLG
ICAO Code SJRG NZWN
City Rio Grande Wellington
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 27 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -32.080000, -52.160000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rio Grande (RIG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,540 kilometers (6,549 miles / 5,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 23:29 in Rio Grande, it's 14:29 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Rio Grande (RIG) follows a heading of 142° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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