TPC
Tarapoa
Ecuador
11,561 km
7,183 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,561 km
7,183 mi / 6,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
227°
southwest

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TPC WLG
Airport Name Tarapoa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TPC WLG
ICAO Code SETR NZWN
City Tarapoa Wellington
Country Ecuador New Zealand
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 814 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -0.120000, -76.340000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tarapoa (TPC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tarapoa Airport (TPC) in Tarapoa, Ecuador to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,561 kilometers (7,183 miles / 6,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Ecuador 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 18:43 in Tarapoa, it's 12:43 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tarapoa (TPC) follows a heading of 103° (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 Tarapoa Airport (TPC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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