# Distance from Awaba (AWB) to Wellington (WLG)

> 4,866 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,866 km / 3,023 mi / 2,627 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 145° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Papua New Guinea) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 07:47 in Awaba, it's 09:47 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 9 ft (WLG is higher than AWB)

## Airports

### [Awaba Airport (AWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/awb-awaba-awaba-airport/1ef266de-9af2-6de6-b18d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Awaba, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYAW
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -8.010000, 142.750000
- Elevation: 32 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:47 in Awaba, it's 09:47 in Wellington.

## Related

- [Awaba Airport (AWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/awb-awaba-awaba-airport/1ef266de-9af2-6de6-b18d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
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