AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
11,397 km
7,082 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,397 km
7,082 mi / 6,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Guatemala
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AAZ WLG
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AAZ WLG
ICAO Code MGQZ NZWN
City Quezaltenango Wellington
Country Guatemala New Zealand
Timezone America/Guatemala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,779 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,397 kilometers (7,082 miles / 6,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Quezaltenango, it's 11:27 in Wellington. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,738 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 81° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.