SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
5,070 km
3,150 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
5,070 km
3,150 mi / 2,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
146°
southeast

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SBE WLG
Airport Name Suabi Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SBE WLG
ICAO Code AYSA NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 465 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -6.100000, 142.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Suabi Airport (SBE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,070 kilometers (3,150 miles / 2,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:14 in Suabi Airport, it's 02:14 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Suabi Airport (SBE) follows a heading of 312° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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