GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
4,898 km
3,044 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,898 km
3,044 mi / 2,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GOV WLG
Airport Name Gove Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GOV WLG
ICAO Code YPGV NZWN
City Nhulunbuy Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 192 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,898 kilometers (3,044 miles / 2,645 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 17:04 in Nhulunbuy, it's 20:34 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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 300° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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