Airport Comparison
| PUQ | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | PUQ | WLG |
| ICAO Code | SCCI | NZWN |
| City | Punta Arenas | Wellington |
| Country | Chile | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 139 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -53.000000, -70.850000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 7,790 kilometers (4,840 miles / 4,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Chile 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 11:30 in Punta Arenas, it's 03:30 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 Punta Arenas (PUQ) follows a heading of 144° (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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.