Airport Comparison
| UOA | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mururoa Atoll Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | UOA | WLG |
| ICAO Code | NTTX | NZWN |
| City | Mururoa Atoll | Wellington |
| Country | French Polynesia | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -21.870000, -138.920000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,816 kilometers (2,993 miles / 2,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.
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 French Polynesia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Mururoa Atoll, it's 05:45 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) follows a heading of 78° (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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.