GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
402 km
250 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
402 km
250 mi / 217 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIS WLG
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GIS WLG
ICAO Code NZGS NZWN
City Gisborne Wellington
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 15 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Gisborne (GIS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 402 kilometers (250 miles / 217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in Gisborne, it's 16:20 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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