Airport Comparison
| VDR | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Villa Dolores Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | VDR | WLG |
| ICAO Code | SAOD | NZWN |
| City | Villa Dolores | Wellington |
| Country | Argentina | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Cordoba | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -31.950000, -65.150000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Villa Dolores (VDR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) in Villa Dolores, Argentina to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,814 kilometers (6,098 miles / 5,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.
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 Argentina 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 15:50 in Villa Dolores, it's 07:50 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,806 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Villa Dolores Airport.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Villa Dolores (VDR) follows a heading of 133° (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 Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.