CLQ
Colima
Mexico
10,740 km
6,674 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,740 km
6,674 mi / 5,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CLQ WLG
Airport Name Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CLQ WLG
ICAO Code MMIA NZWN
City Colima Wellington
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,467 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, -103.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Colima (CLQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) in Colima, Mexico to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,740 kilometers (6,674 miles / 5,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Mexico 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 12:46 in Colima, it's 07:46 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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Colima (CLQ) follows a heading of 70° (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 Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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