TCN
Tehuacan Airport
Mexico
11,173 km
6,943 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,173 km
6,943 mi / 6,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TCN WLG
Airport Name Tehuacan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TCN WLG
ICAO Code MMHC NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,509 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -97.420000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tehuacan Airport (TCN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tehuacan Airport (TCN) in Tehuacan Airport, Mexico to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,173 kilometers (6,943 miles / 6,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Mexico 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 15:17 in Tehuacan Airport, it's 10:17 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 5,468 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Tehuacan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tehuacan Airport (TCN) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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