The flight distance from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,249 kilometers (6,368 miles / 5,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Argentina 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 20:00 in San Miguel de Tucuman, it's 12:00 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 1,452 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) follows a heading of 129° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.