Distance From Refugio del Lago Airport to Wellington International Airport

The distance from Refugio del Lago Airport () to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 5383 miles or 8663 kilometers or 4675 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Puyehue ( Chile ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puyehue and Wellington takes around 12 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refugio del Lago Airport, Puyehue, Chile to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 12 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - WLG

Kilometers		8663 km
Statute Miles		5383 miles
Nautical Miles		4675 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 22 minutes

Refugio del Lago Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - to WLG Flight Path

Location of Refugio del Lago Airport & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puyehue to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puyehue, Chile and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Puyehue, Chile and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - WLG

Time difference between Puyehue (Chile) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 15 Hours.
Wellington time is 15 Hours ahead of Puyehue.

Location	Local Time
Puyehue (Chile)	2026-08-03, 20:29:48 -03
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-08-04, 11:29:48 NZST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Refugio del Lago Airport ( / SCOL) Puyehue, Chile

Destination

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand