GPA
Patras
Greece
17,720 km
11,011 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,720 km
11,011 mi / 9,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Athens
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GPA WLG
Airport Name Araxos Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GPA WLG
ICAO Code LGRX NZWN
City Patras Wellington
Country Greece New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 46 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Patras (GPA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,720 kilometers (11,011 miles / 9,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Patras, it's 23:50 in Wellington. With a 11-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 Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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