MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
469 km
291 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
469 km
291 mi / 253 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MON WLG
Airport Name Mount Cook Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MON WLG
ICAO Code NZMC NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,153 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -43.770000, 170.130000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 469 kilometers (291 miles / 253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 02:39 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 02:39 in Wellington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,112 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Mount Cook Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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