UPN
Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
Mexico
10,870 km
6,754 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,870 km
6,754 mi / 5,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

UPN WLG
Airport Name Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code UPN WLG
ICAO Code MMPN NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,258 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 19.400000, -102.040000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,870 kilometers (6,754 miles / 5,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 19:10 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, it's 14:10 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 5,217 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) follows a heading of 71° (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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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