WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
11,621 km
7,221 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
11,621 km
7,221 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
90°
east

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WLG XQP
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code WLG XQP
ICAO Code NZWN MRQP
City Wellington Quepos
Country New Zealand Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 41 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 9.440000, -84.130000

Wellington (WLG) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 11,621 kilometers (7,221 miles / 6,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 New Zealand with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Wellington, it's 02:22 in Quepos. With a 19-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 Quepos (XQP) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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