SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
7,884 km
4,899 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
7,884 km
4,899 mi / 4,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Punta_Arenas
Heading
226°
southwest

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SMB WLG
Airport Name Franco Bianco Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SMB WLG
ICAO Code SCSB NZWN
City Cerro Sombrero Wellington
Country Chile New Zealand
Timezone America/Punta_Arenas Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 104 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -52.740000, -69.330000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 7,884 kilometers (4,899 miles / 4,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Chile 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 12:12 in Cerro Sombrero, it's 04:12 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 Cerro Sombrero (SMB) follows a heading of 145° (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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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