IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
9,926 km
6,168 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,926 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IRJ WLG
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IRJ WLG
ICAO Code SANL NZWN
City La Rioja Wellington
Country Argentina New Zealand
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,437 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 -41.330000, 174.800000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,926 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Argentina 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 13:56 in La Rioja, it's 05:56 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,396 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 130° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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