PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
2,838 km
1,763 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
2,838 km
1,763 mi / 1,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
169°
south southeast

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PBJ WLG
Airport Name Tavie Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PBJ WLG
ICAO Code NVSI NZWN
City Paama Island Wellington
Country Vanuatu New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Efate Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 168.260000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Paama Island (PBJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 2,838 kilometers (1,763 miles / 1,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Vanuatu with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Paama Island, it's 15:16 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Paama Island (PBJ) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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