TLU
Tolu
Colombia
12,338 km
7,666 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,338 km
7,666 mi / 6,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TLU WLG
Airport Name Tolu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TLU WLG
ICAO Code SKTL NZWN
City Tolu Wellington
Country Colombia New Zealand
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 16 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.510000, -75.590000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tolu (TLU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,338 kilometers (7,666 miles / 6,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Colombia 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 03:49 in Tolu, it's 21:49 in Wellington. With a 18-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 Tolu (TLU) follows a heading of 96° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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