NBL
Wannukandi
Panama
12,051 km
7,488 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,051 km
7,488 mi / 6,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Panama
Heading
229°
southwest

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NBL WLG
Airport Name San Blas Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NBL WLG
ICAO Code MPWN NZWN
City Wannukandi Wellington
Country Panama New Zealand
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 17 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.450000, -78.980000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Wannukandi (NBL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Blas Airport (NBL) in Wannukandi, Panama to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,051 kilometers (7,488 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Panama 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 07:57 in Wannukandi, it's 01:57 in Wellington. With a 18-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 Wannukandi (NBL) follows a heading of 94° (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 San Blas Airport (NBL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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