MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
4,974 km
3,091 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,974 km
3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
178°
south

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MTK WLG
Airport Name Makin Island Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MTK WLG
ICAO Code NGMN NZWN
City Makin Island Wellington
Country Kiribati New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, 172.990000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Makin Island (MTK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,974 kilometers (3,091 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Kiribati with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in Makin Island, it's 16:11 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Makin Island (MTK) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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