Distance From Charleston International Airport to Wellington International Airport, CHS - WLG Distance

The distance from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 8400 miles or 13518 kilometers or 7294 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 Charleston ( United States ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Charleston and Wellington takes around 19 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport, Charleston, United States to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 19 hours 18 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 • CHS - WLG

Kilometers		13518 km
Statute Miles		8400 miles
Nautical Miles		7294 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 18 minutes

Charleston International Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - CHS to WLG Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHS - WLG

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

Location	Local Time
Charleston (United States)	2025-12-17, 02:03:45 EST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 20:03:45 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

Charleston International Airport (CHS / KCHS) Charleston, United States

Destination

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