Airport Comparison
Tenerife Island (TFS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,212 kilometers (11,316 miles / 9,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.
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 Spain with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Tenerife Island, it's 17:59 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Tenerife Island (TFS) follows a heading of 141° (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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.