VGO
Vigo
Spain
19,714 km
12,249 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
19,714 km
12,249 mi / 10,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

VGO WLG
Airport Name Vigo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code VGO WLG
ICAO Code LEVX NZWN
City Vigo Wellington
Country Spain New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 856 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, -8.630000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Vigo (VGO) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,714 kilometers (12,249 miles / 10,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 07:58 in Vigo, it's 19:58 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Vigo (VGO) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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