COW
Coquimbo
Chile
9,569 km
5,946 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,569 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Santiago
Heading
223°
southwest

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COW WLG
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code COW WLG
ICAO Code SCCQ NZWN
City Coquimbo Wellington
Country Chile New Zealand
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 656 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Coquimbo (COW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,569 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Coquimbo, it's 03:31 in Wellington. With a 16-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 Wellington (WLG) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 128° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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