TCQ
Tacna
Peru
10,621 km
6,600 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,621 km
6,600 mi / 5,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Lima
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TCQ WLG
Airport Name Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TCQ WLG
ICAO Code SPTN NZWN
City Tacna Wellington
Country Peru New Zealand
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,538 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -18.050000, -70.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tacna (TCQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) in Tacna, Peru to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,621 kilometers (6,600 miles / 5,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Peru 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 02:45 in Tacna, it's 20:45 in Wellington. With a 18-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 1,497 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tacna (TCQ) follows a heading of 120° (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 Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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