SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
2,850 km
1,771 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
2,850 km
1,771 mi / 1,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
167°
south southeast

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SWJ WLG
Airport Name Southwest Bay Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SWJ WLG
ICAO Code NVSX NZWN
City Malekula Island Wellington
Country Vanuatu New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Efate Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -16.490000, 167.450000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Malekula Island (SWJ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 2,850 kilometers (1,771 miles / 1,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Malekula Island, it's 06:20 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Malekula Island (SWJ) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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