# Distance from Mackay (MKY) to Wellington (WLG)

> 3,286 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,286 km / 2,042 mi / 1,774 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 139° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 305° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 07:15 in Mackay, it's 09:15 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 22 ft (WLG is higher than MKY)

## Airports

### [Mackay Airport (MKY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mky-mackay-mackay-airport/1ef266e0-066d-63a4-9620-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mackay, Australia
- ICAO: YBMK
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -21.170000, 149.180000
- Elevation: 19 ft

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:15 in Mackay, it's 09:15 in Wellington.

## Related

- [Mackay Airport (MKY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mky-mackay-mackay-airport/1ef266e0-066d-63a4-9620-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)