# Distance from Shay Gap (SGP) to Wellington (WLG)

> 5,604 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,604 km / 3,482 mi / 3,026 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 127° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 277° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 09:36 in Shay Gap, it's 13:36 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 579 ft (WLG is lower than SGP)

## Airports

### [Shay Gap Airport (SGP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sgp-shay-gap-shay-gap-airport/1ef266e0-18fa-6710-92d5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shay Gap, Australia
- ICAO: YSHG
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -20.420000, 120.140000
- Elevation: 620 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 09:36 in Shay Gap, it's 13:36 in Wellington.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Shay Gap Airport (SGP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sgp-shay-gap-shay-gap-airport/1ef266e0-18fa-6710-92d5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)