FAO
Faro
Portugal
19,479 km
12,104 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
19,479 km
12,104 mi / 10,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FAO WLG
Airport Name Faro Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FAO WLG
ICAO Code LPFR NZWN
City Faro Wellington
Country Portugal New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 24 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Faro (FAO) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,479 kilometers (12,104 miles / 10,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 02:49 in Faro, it's 15:49 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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