PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
11,315 km
7,031 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,315 km
7,031 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PTZ WLG
Airport Name Rio Amazonas Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PTZ WLG
ICAO Code SESM NZWN
City Shell Mera Wellington
Country Ecuador New Zealand
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,465 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -1.510000, -78.060000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Shell Mera (PTZ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,315 kilometers (7,031 miles / 6,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Ecuador 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 23:22 in Shell Mera, it's 17:22 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,424 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Rio Amazonas Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Shell Mera (PTZ) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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