Flights to Wellington
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Wellington is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,352 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Woodbourne Airport (BHE, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,352 ft | 41 ft |
| Woodbourne Airport (regional) | BHE | 80 km (50 mi) | 4,675 ft | 109 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,352 ft, WLG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 41 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Wellington
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington to Auckland | New Zealand | 493 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Wellington to Christchurch | New Zealand | 305 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Wellington to Manukau City | New Zealand | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Wellington to Hamilton | New Zealand | 392 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Wellington to Tauranga | New Zealand | 418 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Wellington to Dunedin | New Zealand | 615 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Wellington to Kingston | Norfolk Island | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Wellington to Sydney | Australia | 2,226 km (1,383 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Wellington to Melbourne | Australia | 2,572 km (1,598 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Wellington to Santiago | Chile | 9,350 km (5,810 mi) | about 12 h 44 min |
| Wellington to Cape Town | South Africa | 11,309 km (7,027 mi) | about 15 h 15 min |
| Wellington to Durban | South Africa | 11,271 km (7,003 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Wellington to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 9,982 km (6,203 mi) | about 13 h 33 min |
| Wellington to Brisbane | Australia | 2,506 km (1,557 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Wellington to Perth | Australia | 5,258 km (3,267 mi) | about 7 h 29 min |
| Wellington to Shanghai | China | 9,741 km (6,053 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Wellington to Chongqing | China | 10,537 km (6,547 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Wellington to Chengdu | China | 10,793 km (6,707 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Wellington to Beijing | China | 10,781 km (6,699 mi) | about 14 h 34 min |
| Wellington to Guangzhou | China | 9,558 km (5,939 mi) | about 13 h |
| Wellington to Shenzhen | China | 9,455 km (5,875 mi) | about 12 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Wellington?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, BHE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is WLG from Wellington city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Wellington on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.