# Distance from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Wellington (WLG)

> 4,476 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,476 km / 2,781 mi / 2,417 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 212° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (CK) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +22h (When it's 11:40 in Penrhyn Island, it's 09:40 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 33 ft (WLG is higher than PYE)

## Airports

### [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Penrhyn Island, CK
- ICAO: NCPY
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -9.010000, -158.030000
- Elevation: 8 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 11:40 in Penrhyn Island, it's 09:40 in Wellington.
With a 22-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)