WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
8,466 km
5,260 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
8,466 km
5,260 mi / 4,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Santiago
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

WAP WLG
Airport Name Alto Palena Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WAP WLG
ICAO Code SCAP NZWN
City Alto Palena Wellington
Country Chile New Zealand
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 794 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -43.610000, -71.810000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Alto Palena (WAP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 8,466 kilometers (5,260 miles / 4,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile 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 18:26 in Alto Palena, it's 10:26 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Alto Palena (WAP) follows a heading of 137° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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