RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
8,134 km
5,054 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
8,134 km
5,054 mi / 4,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
225°
southwest

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RZA WLG
Airport Name Santa Cruz Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RZA WLG
ICAO Code SAWU NZWN
City Santa Cruz Wellington
Country Argentina New Zealand
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 364 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -50.020000, -68.580000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Santa Cruz (RZA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 8,134 kilometers (5,054 miles / 4,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Argentina 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 17:14 in Santa Cruz, it's 09:14 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 Santa Cruz (RZA) follows a heading of 143° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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