TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
4,574 km
2,842 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,574 km
2,842 mi / 2,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

TPI WLG
Airport Name Tapini Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TPI WLG
ICAO Code AYTI NZWN
City Tapini Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,100 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 146.990000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tapini (TPI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,574 kilometers (2,842 miles / 2,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 01:15 in Tapini, it's 04:15 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,059 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Tapini Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Tapini (TPI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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