AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
4,395 km
2,731 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,395 km
2,731 mi / 2,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
125°
southeast

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AYQ WLG
Airport Name Ayers Rock Connellan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AYQ WLG
ICAO Code YAYE NZWN
City Ayers Rock Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,626 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -25.190000, 130.980000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,395 kilometers (2,731 miles / 2,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Ayers Rock, it's 20:31 in Wellington. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,585 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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