FMG
Brasilito
Costa Rica
11,554 km
7,179 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,554 km
7,179 mi / 6,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
230°
southwest

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FMG WLG
Airport Name Flamingo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FMG WLG
ICAO Code MRFL NZWN
City Brasilito Wellington
Country Costa Rica New Zealand
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 270 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 10.420000, -85.780000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Brasilito (FMG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flamingo Airport (FMG) in Brasilito, Costa Rica to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,554 kilometers (7,179 miles / 6,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Brasilito, it's 00:57 in Wellington. With a 19-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 Brasilito (FMG) follows a heading of 88° (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 Flamingo Airport (FMG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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