PKE
Parkes
Australia
2,510 km
1,559 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
2,510 km
1,559 mi / 1,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PKE WLG
Airport Name Parkes Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PKE WLG
ICAO Code YPKS NZWN
City Parkes Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,069 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -33.130000, 148.240000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Parkes (PKE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 2,510 kilometers (1,559 miles / 1,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Parkes, it's 02:26 in Wellington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,028 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Parkes Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Parkes (PKE) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Parkes Airport (PKE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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