The flight distance from Covilha Airport (COV) in Covilha Airport, Portugal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,789 kilometers (12,296 miles / 10,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Covilha Airport, it's 12:58 in Wellington. With a 13-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 1,531 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Covilha Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Covilha Airport (COV) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Covilha Airport (COV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.