RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
4,646 km
2,887 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,646 km
2,887 mi / 2,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RGI WLG
Airport Name Rangiroa Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RGI WLG
ICAO Code NTTG NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 10 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -14.950000, -147.660000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,646 kilometers (2,887 miles / 2,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 17:12 in Rangiroa Airport, it's 16:12 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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) follows a heading of 62° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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