QBX
Sobral
Brazil
13,875 km
8,621 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,875 km
8,621 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

QBX WLG
Airport Name Sobral Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code QBX WLG
ICAO Code SNOB NZWN
City Sobral Wellington
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Fortaleza Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 210 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -3.680000, -40.340000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sobral (QBX) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,875 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 08:18 in Sobral, it's 00:18 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 Sobral (QBX) follows a heading of 136° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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