The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,818 kilometers (11,071 miles / 9,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 17:23 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 07:23 in Wellington. With a 14-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 Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Flores Airport (FLW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.