WCA
Castro
Chile
8,439 km
5,244 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
8,439 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Santiago
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

WCA WLG
Airport Name Gamboa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WCA WLG
ICAO Code SCST NZWN
City Castro Wellington
Country Chile New Zealand
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 151 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -42.490000, -73.770000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Castro (WCA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 8,439 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile 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 11:28 in Castro, it's 03:28 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Castro (WCA) follows a heading of 135° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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