# Distance from Pukarua (PUK) to Wellington (WLG)

> 5,220 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,220 km / 3,243 mi / 2,818 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 230° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +22h (When it's 23:38 in Pukarua, it's 21:38 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 36 ft (WLG is higher than PUK)

## Airports

### [Pukarua Airport (PUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puk-pukarua-pukarua-airport/1ef266df-7369-6a80-98fb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Pukarua, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTGQ
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -18.300000, -137.020000
- Elevation: 5 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:38 in Pukarua, it's 21:38 in Wellington.
With a 22-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Pukarua Airport (PUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puk-pukarua-pukarua-airport/1ef266df-7369-6a80-98fb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)