Airport Comparison
| TFL | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | TFL | WLG |
| ICAO Code | SNTO | NZWN |
| City | Teofilo Otoni | Wellington |
| Country | Brazil | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.890000, -41.510000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,443 kilometers (7,732 miles / 6,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.
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 19:13 in Teofilo Otoni, it's 11:13 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 1,531 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.