Airport Comparison
| RUY | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Copan Ruinas Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | RUY | WLG |
| ICAO Code | MHRU | NZWN |
| City | Ruinas de Copan | Wellington |
| Country | Honduras | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 1,990 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 14.840000, -89.140000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,590 kilometers (7,201 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.
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 Honduras 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 18:16 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 13:16 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 1,949 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Copan Ruinas Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 83° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.