QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
12,000 km
7,456 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,000 km
7,456 mi / 6,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

QAK WLG
Airport Name Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code QAK WLG
ICAO Code SBBQ NZWN
City Barbacena Wellington
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,657 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -21.270000, -43.760000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Barbacena (QAK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,000 kilometers (7,456 miles / 6,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 16:29 in Barbacena, it's 08:29 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 3,616 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Barbacena (QAK) follows a heading of 142° (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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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