SJI
San Jose
Philippines
8,117 km
5,044 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
8,117 km
5,044 mi / 4,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJI WLG
Airport Name San Jose Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SJI WLG
ICAO Code RPUH NZWN
City San Jose Wellington
Country Philippines New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 14 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 12.360000, 121.050000 -41.330000, 174.800000

San Jose (SJI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 8,117 kilometers (5,044 miles / 4,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in San Jose, it's 04:50 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to San Jose (SJI) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Jose Airport (SJI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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