WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
8,797 km
5,466 miles
ZCO
Temuco
Chile
Distance
8,797 km
5,466 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
133°
southeast

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WLG ZCO
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Maquehue Airport
IATA Code WLG ZCO
ICAO Code NZWN SCTC
City Wellington Temuco
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 41 ft 304 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 -38.770000, -72.640000

Wellington (WLG) to Temuco (ZCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Maquehue Airport (ZCO) in Temuco, Chile is 8,797 kilometers (5,466 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:20 in Wellington, it's 15:20 in Temuco. 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 Temuco (ZCO) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Maquehue Airport (ZCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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