The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,969 kilometers (8,680 miles / 7,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 11:59 in Fortaleza, it's 03:59 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 Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 138° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.