WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
3,448 km
2,143 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
3,448 km
2,143 mi / 1,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

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WLG ZBO
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code WLG ZBO
ICAO Code NZWN YBWN
City Wellington N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 41 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Wellington (WLG) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 3,448 kilometers (2,143 miles / 1,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Wellington, it's 17:41 in Bowen Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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