MNW
Macdonald Downs Airport
Australia
4,233 km
2,630 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,233 km
2,630 mi / 2,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MNW WLG
Airport Name Macdonald Downs Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MNW WLG
ICAO Code YMDS NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -22.470000, 135.230000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) in Macdonald Downs Airport, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,233 kilometers (2,630 miles / 2,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 18:04 in Macdonald Downs Airport, it's 21:34 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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) follows a heading of 287° (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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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