SJP
Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Brazil
11,739 km
7,294 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,739 km
7,294 mi / 6,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SJP WLG
Airport Name Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SJP WLG
ICAO Code SBSR NZWN
City Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Wellington
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,784 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -20.820000, -49.410000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,739 kilometers (7,294 miles / 6,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 12:11 in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, it's 04:11 in Wellington. With a 16-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 1,743 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) follows a heading of 137° (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 Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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