Wellington to Sydney Flight Time — WLG to SYD

Q: How far is Wellington from Sydney?

The great-circle distance from Wellington to Sydney is approximately 2,228 km (1,384 miles).

Flight Duration

3h 32m

non-stop estimate

Distance

2,228 km

1,384 miles

Time Difference

−2 to −3h

UTC+12/+13 → UTC+10/+11

[ WLG → SYD — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Wellington, New Zealand (WLG) to Sydney, Australia (SYD) would cover approximately 2,228 km (1,384 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Estimate, not a schedule. This is a computed non-stop flying time. Check whether a non-stop service exists for your dates; if you connect, add the flying time of each leg plus the time on the ground at the hub.

Sydney is 2–3 hours behind Wellington, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

These estimates assume a typical commercial cruising speed of 880 km/h and include standard time for taxi, climb and descent. Actual scheduled times can differ by an hour or more on long routes, depending on airline, routing, aircraft and winds.

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Common Questions

How long is the flight from Wellington to Sydney?

A non-stop flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD) would take approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 2,228 km (1,384 miles).

What is the time difference between Wellington and Sydney?

Wellington uses UTC+12, or UTC+13 during daylight saving; Sydney uses UTC+10, or UTC+11 during daylight saving. Sydney is 2–3 hours behind Wellington, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is Wellington from Sydney?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Wellington to Sydney is approximately 2,228 km (1,384 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

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