SDH
Santa Rosa de Copan
Honduras
11,620 km
7,220 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,620 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SDH WLG
Airport Name Santa Rosa Copan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SDH WLG
ICAO Code MHRS NZWN
City Santa Rosa de Copan Wellington
Country Honduras New Zealand
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,818 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 14.810000, -88.750000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,620 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Honduras with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Santa Rosa de Copan, it's 02:32 in Wellington. With a 19-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 2,777 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Santa Rosa Copan Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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