NPL
New Plymouth
New Zealand
263 km
164 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
263 km
164 mi / 142 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NPL WLG
Airport Name New Plymouth Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NPL WLG
ICAO Code NZNP NZWN
City New Plymouth Wellington
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 97 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -39.010000, 174.180000 -41.330000, 174.800000

New Plymouth (NPL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 263 kilometers (164 miles / 142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in New Plymouth, it's 23:32 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth (NPL) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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