The flight distance from Vila Real Airport (VRL) in Vila Real Airport, Portugal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,804 kilometers (12,306 miles / 10,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Portugal with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Vila Real Airport, it's 20:30 in Wellington. With a 13-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 1,764 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Vila Real Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Vila Real Airport (VRL) follows a heading of 91° (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 Vila Real Airport (VRL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.