AKL to WLG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 480 km (298 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (WLG to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Wellington?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 480 km (298 mi, 259 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to WLG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. WLG is roughly south of AKL.
How is the AKL to WLG route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-WLG in IATA codes and NZAA-NZWN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Wellington International Airport is WLG (NZWN).
| AKL | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NZWN |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 41 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #441 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 18 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to WLG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Wellington?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are 480 km (298 mi, 259 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to WLG?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and WLG takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WLG from AKL?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) lies roughly south of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to WLG?
2 airlines appear on the AKL-WLG route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
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