BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
4,943 km
3,072 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,943 km
3,072 mi / 2,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

BBG WLG
Airport Name Butaritari Atoll Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BBG WLG
ICAO Code NGTU NZWN
City Butaritari Atoll Wellington
Country Kiribati New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 3.090000, 172.810000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,943 kilometers (3,072 miles / 2,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:39 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 22:39 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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