SNV
Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
Venezuela
13,136 km
8,162 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,136 km
8,162 mi / 7,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Caracas
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SNV WLG
Airport Name Santa Elena de Uairen Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SNV WLG
ICAO Code SVSE NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Venezuela New Zealand
Timezone America/Caracas Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,938 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 4.550000, -61.150000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,136 kilometers (8,162 miles / 7,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Venezuela 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 23:48 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, it's 16:48 in Wellington. With a 17-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 2,897 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Santa Elena de Uairen Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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