ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
5,010 km
3,113 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
5,010 km
3,113 mi / 2,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ELC WLG
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code ELC WLG
ICAO Code YELD NZWN
City Elcho Island Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 101 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,010 kilometers (3,113 miles / 2,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 22:28 in Elcho Island, it's 01:58 in Wellington. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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