Airport Comparison
| SJL | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | SJL | WLG |
| ICAO Code | SBUA | NZWN |
| City | Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira | Wellington |
| Country | Brazil | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Boa_Vista | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 251 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.150000, -66.990000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,308 kilometers (7,648 miles / 6,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.
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 04:23 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, it's 21:23 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.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.