Distance From Richards Airport to Wellington International Airport

The distance from Richards Airport () to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 8592 miles or 13827 kilometers or 7461 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Elyria ( United States ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elyria and Wellington takes around 19 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richards Airport, Elyria, United States to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 19 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - WLG

Kilometers		13827 km
Statute Miles		8592 miles
Nautical Miles		7461 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 45 minutes

Richards Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - to WLG Flight Path

Location of Richards Airport & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elyria to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Elyria, United States and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Elyria, United States and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - WLG

Time difference between Elyria (United States) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 18 Hours.
Wellington time is 18 Hours ahead of Elyria.

Location	Local Time
Elyria (United States)	2025-01-03, 13:50:28 EST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-01-04, 07:50:28 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Richards Airport ( / ) Elyria, United States

Destination

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand