Distance From Cassidy International Airport to Wellington International Airport, CXI - WLG Distance

The distance from Cassidy International Airport (CXI) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 3466 miles or 5577 kilometers or 3010 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 Kiritimati ( Kiribati ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kiritimati and Wellington takes around 7 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cassidy International Airport, Kiritimati, Kiribati to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 7 hours 58 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 • CXI - WLG

Kilometers		5577 km
Statute Miles		3466 miles
Nautical Miles		3010 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 58 minutes

Cassidy International Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - CXI to WLG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kiritimati, Kiribati and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Kiritimati, Kiribati and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CXI - WLG

Time difference between Kiritimati (Kiribati) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 1 Hours.
Wellington time is 1 Hours behind Kiritimati.

Location	Local Time
Kiritimati (Kiribati)	2026-03-20, 11:49:22 +14
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 10:49:22 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

Cassidy International Airport (CXI / PLCH) Kiritimati, Kiribati

Destination

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