UIB
Quibdo
Colombia
11,971 km
7,438 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,971 km
7,438 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
228°
southwest

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UIB WLG
Airport Name El Carano Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UIB WLG
ICAO Code SKUI NZWN
City Quibdo Wellington
Country Colombia New Zealand
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 204 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 5.690000, -76.640000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Quibdo (UIB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Carano Airport (UIB) in Quibdo, Colombia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,971 kilometers (7,438 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Colombia 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 15:35 in Quibdo, it's 09:35 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 Quibdo (UIB) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Carano Airport (UIB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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