Distance From Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Wellington International Airport, PHW - WLG Distance

The distance from Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 7362 miles or 11848 kilometers or 6393 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 Phalaborwa ( South Africa ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phalaborwa and Wellington takes around 16 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hendrik Van Eck Airport, Phalaborwa, South Africa to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 16 hours 55 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 • PHW - WLG

Kilometers		11848 km
Statute Miles		7362 miles
Nautical Miles		6393 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 55 minutes

Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - PHW to WLG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Phalaborwa, South Africa and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Phalaborwa, South Africa and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PHW - WLG

Time difference between Phalaborwa (South Africa) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 10 Hours.
Wellington time is 10 Hours ahead of Phalaborwa.

Location	Local Time
Phalaborwa (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 03:50:01 SAST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-07-25, 13:50:01 NZST

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

Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW / FAPH) Phalaborwa, South Africa

Destination

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