FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
5,094 km
3,165 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
5,094 km
3,165 mi / 2,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
227°
southwest

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FGU WLG
Airport Name Fangatau Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FGU WLG
ICAO Code NTGB NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 9 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -15.820000, -140.890000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,094 kilometers (3,165 miles / 2,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Fangatau Airport, it's 13:24 in Wellington. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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