CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
8,969 km
5,573 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
8,969 km
5,573 mi / 4,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
224°
southwest

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CVH WLG
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code CVH WLG
ICAO Code SAHE NZWN
City Lafontaine Wellington
Country Argentina New Zealand
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,435 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 8,969 kilometers (5,573 miles / 4,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina 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 08:25 in Lafontaine, it's 00:25 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,394 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 133° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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