Distance From Ship Ashore Airport to Wellington International Airport

The distance from Ship Ashore Airport () to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 6897 miles or 11099 kilometers or 5989 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 Smith River ( United States ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smith River and Wellington takes around 15 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ship Ashore Airport, Smith River, United States to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 15 hours 51 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		11099 km
Statute Miles		6897 miles
Nautical Miles		5989 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 51 minutes

Ship Ashore Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - to WLG Flight Path

Location of Ship Ashore Airport & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Smith River to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - WLG

Time difference between Smith River (United States) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 20 Hours.
Wellington time is 20 Hours ahead of Smith River.

Location	Local Time
Smith River (United States)	2025-01-12, 01:16:09 MST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-01-12, 21:16:09 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

Ship Ashore Airport ( / ) Smith River, United States

Destination

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