REA
Reao Airport
French Polynesia
5,255 km
3,265 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
5,255 km
3,265 mi / 2,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
230°
southwest

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REA WLG
Airport Name Reao Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code REA WLG
ICAO Code NTGE NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -18.470000, -136.440000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Reao Airport (REA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reao Airport (REA) in Reao Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,255 kilometers (3,265 miles / 2,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Reao Airport, it's 09:32 in Wellington. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Reao Airport (REA) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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