Airport Comparison
| FEN | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fernando de Noronha Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | FEN | WLG |
| ICAO Code | SBFN | NZWN |
| City | Fernando De Noronha | Wellington |
| Country | Brazil | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 193 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.850000, -32.420000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Fernando De Noronha (FEN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) in Fernando De Noronha, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,284 kilometers (8,875 miles / 7,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Brazil 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 09:00 in Fernando De Noronha, it's 01:00 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 Fernando De Noronha (FEN) follows a heading of 144° (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 Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.