RRR
Raroia Airport
French Polynesia
4,953 km
3,077 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,953 km
3,077 mi / 2,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RRR WLG
Airport Name Raroia Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RRR WLG
ICAO Code NTKO NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 18 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -142.480000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Raroia Airport (RRR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raroia Airport (RRR) in Raroia Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,953 kilometers (3,077 miles / 2,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Raroia Airport, it's 20:01 in Wellington. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Raroia Airport (RRR) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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