KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
4,329 km
2,690 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,329 km
2,690 mi / 2,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KIE WLG
Airport Name Aropa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KIE WLG
ICAO Code AYIQ NZWN
City Kieta Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 10 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kieta (KIE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,329 kilometers (2,690 miles / 2,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Papua New Guinea with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Kieta, it's 02:06 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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