KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
5,133 km
3,189 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
5,133 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KRJ WLG
Airport Name Karawari Airstrip Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KRJ WLG
ICAO Code AYQA NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 70 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -4.600000, 143.520000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,133 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 01:04 in Karawari Airstrip, it's 04:04 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) follows a heading of 314° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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