SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
6,178 km
3,839 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
6,178 km
3,839 mi / 3,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
133°
southeast

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SAU WLG
Airport Name Sawu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SAU WLG
ICAO Code WRKS NZWN
City Sawu-Sawu Island Wellington
Country Indonesia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Makassar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 530 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -10.480000, 121.900000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 6,178 kilometers (3,839 miles / 3,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Indonesia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Sawu-Sawu Island, it's 13:17 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) follows a heading of 288° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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