# Distance from Atiu Island (AIU) to Wellington (WLG)

> 3,487 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,487 km / 2,167 mi / 1,883 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 221° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (CK) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +22h (When it's 23:50 in Atiu Island, it's 21:50 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 5 ft (WLG is higher than AIU)

## Airports

### [Enua Airport (AIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aiu-atiu-island-enua-airport/1ef266df-6e67-660e-ad82-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Atiu Island, CK
- ICAO: NCAT
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -19.970000, -158.120000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:50 in Atiu Island, it's 21:50 in Wellington.
With a 22-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Enua Airport (AIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aiu-atiu-island-enua-airport/1ef266df-6e67-660e-ad82-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)