# Distance from Telefomin (TFM) to Wellington (WLG)

> 5,199 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,199 km / 3,230 mi / 2,807 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 146° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Papua New Guinea) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 09:05 in Telefomin, it's 11:05 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,909 ft (WLG is lower than TFM)

## Airports

### [Telefomin Airport (TFM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tfm-telefomin-telefomin-airport/1ef266de-9c29-6ed0-ac95-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Telefomin, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYTE
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -5.130000, 141.640000
- Elevation: 4,950 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 09:05 in Telefomin, it's 11:05 in Wellington.

## Related

- [Telefomin Airport (TFM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tfm-telefomin-telefomin-airport/1ef266de-9c29-6ed0-ac95-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)