OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
4,850 km
3,014 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,850 km
3,014 mi / 2,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

OPU WLG
Airport Name Balimo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code OPU WLG
ICAO Code AYBM NZWN
City Balimo Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 51 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Balimo (OPU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,850 kilometers (3,014 miles / 2,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 22:20 in Balimo, it's 01:20 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 Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 311° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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