FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
4,690 km
2,914 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,690 km
2,914 mi / 2,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
150°
south southeast

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FIN WLG
Airport Name Finschhafen Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FIN WLG
ICAO Code AYFI NZWN
City Buki Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 60 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -6.620000, 147.850000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Buki (FIN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,690 kilometers (2,914 miles / 2,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:34 in Buki, it's 20:34 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Buki (FIN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Finschhafen Airport (FIN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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