WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,407 km
7,710 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
12,407 km
7,710 mi / 6,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG ZFA
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code WLG ZFA
ICAO Code NZWN CZFA
City Wellington Faro
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 41 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 62.210000, -133.380000

Wellington (WLG) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 12,407 kilometers (7,710 miles / 6,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Canada. 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 13:59 in Wellington, it's 16:59 in Faro. With a 21-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 2,310 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 219° (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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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