WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
3,465 km
2,153 miles
ZGL
South Galway Airport
Australia
Distance
3,465 km
2,153 mi / 1,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

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WLG ZGL
Airport Name Wellington International Airport South Galway Airport
IATA Code WLG ZGL
ICAO Code NZWN YSGW
City Wellington N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 41 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 -25.680000, 142.110000

Wellington (WLG) to South Galway Airport (ZGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 3,465 kilometers (2,153 miles / 1,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:53 in Wellington, it's 23:53 in South Galway Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from South Galway Airport (ZGL) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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