WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
4,805 km
2,986 miles
XMH
Manihi Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,805 km
2,986 mi / 2,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

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WLG XMH
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Manihi Airport
IATA Code WLG XMH
ICAO Code NZWN NTGI
City Wellington N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 41 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 -14.440000, -146.070000

Wellington (WLG) to Manihi Airport (XMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Manihi Airport (XMH) in Manihi Airport, French Polynesia is 4,805 kilometers (2,986 miles / 2,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:04 in Wellington, it's 05:04 in Manihi Airport. 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 Manihi Airport (XMH) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Manihi Airport (XMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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