MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
7,773 km
4,830 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
7,773 km
4,830 mi / 4,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+24h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

MDY WLG
Airport Name Henderson Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MDY WLG
ICAO Code PMDY NZWN
City Midway Atoll Wellington
Country UM New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Midway Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 7,773 kilometers (4,830 miles / 4,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Midway Atoll, it's 08:55 in Wellington. With a 24-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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