RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
3,972 km
2,468 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
3,972 km
2,468 mi / 2,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
232°
southwest

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RVV WLG
Airport Name Raivavae Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RVV WLG
ICAO Code NTAV NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -23.890000, -147.660000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 3,972 kilometers (2,468 miles / 2,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Raivavae Airport, it's 05:48 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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) follows a heading of 73° (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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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