MXH
Moro
Papua New Guinea
4,986 km
3,098 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,986 km
3,098 mi / 2,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
146°
southeast

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MXH WLG
Airport Name Moro Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MXH WLG
ICAO Code AYMR NZWN
City Moro Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,740 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -6.360000, 143.240000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Moro (MXH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moro Airport (MXH) in Moro, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,986 kilometers (3,098 miles / 2,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 23:58 in Moro, it's 02:58 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,699 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Moro Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Moro (MXH) follows a heading of 312° (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 Moro Airport (MXH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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