MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
5,002 km
3,108 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
5,002 km
3,108 mi / 2,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MTD WLG
Airport Name Mount Sanford Station Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MTD WLG
ICAO Code YMSF NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 231 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -16.980000, 130.550000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,002 kilometers (3,108 miles / 2,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 19:09 in Mount Sanford Station Airport, it's 22:39 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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) follows a heading of 289° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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