Airport Comparison
| RVD | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Leite de Castro Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | RVD | WLG |
| ICAO Code | SWLC | NZWN |
| City | Rio Verde | Wellington |
| Country | Brazil | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 2,464 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.830000, -50.960000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Rio Verde (RVD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,925 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.
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 17:10 in Rio Verde, it's 09:10 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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than General Leite de Castro Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Rio Verde (RVD) follows a heading of 134° (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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.