Wellington to Hamilton flights
Hamilton lies 392 km (244 mi) north of Wellington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Wellington | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Population | 381,900 | 192,100 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) |
| Nearest large airport | WLG, 5 km out | AKL, 96 km out |
| Postal codes | 6021–6149 | 3214–3244 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Wellington
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).
Arriving in Hamilton
Hamilton is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre, whose 11,926-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hamilton International Airport (HLZ, 10 km), Tauranga Airport (TRG, 81 km), Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | 96 km (60 mi) | 11,926 ft | 23 ft |
| Hamilton International Airport (regional) | HLZ | 10 km (6 mi) | 6,755 ft | 172 ft |
| Tauranga Airport (regional) | TRG | 81 km (50 mi) | 5,988 ft | 13 ft |
| Rotorua Regional Airport (regional) | ROT | 98 km (61 mi) | 5,321 ft | 935 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hamilton from Wellington?
392 km (244 mi) in a straight line, north of Wellington.
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Hamilton by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wellington and Hamilton?
No, both are on Pacific/Auckland at the moment.
Which airports are used for Wellington to Hamilton flights?
Typically Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland International Airport (AKL); Hamilton also has HLZ, TRG, ROT.
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.