MAU
Maupiti Airport
French Polynesia
4,193 km
2,605 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,193 km
2,605 mi / 2,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MAU WLG
Airport Name Maupiti Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MAU WLG
ICAO Code NTTP NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 15 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, -152.240000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Maupiti Airport (MAU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maupiti Airport (MAU) in Maupiti Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,193 kilometers (2,605 miles / 2,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:55 in Maupiti Airport, it's 05:55 in Wellington. With a 23-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 Wellington (WLG) to Maupiti Airport (MAU) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Maupiti Airport (MAU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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