Distance From New York Stewart International Airport to Wellington International Airport, SWF - WLG Distance

The distance from New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 8968 miles or 14432 kilometers or 7788 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 Newburgh ( United States ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Newburgh and Wellington takes around 20 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh, United States to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 20 hours 37 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 • SWF - WLG

Kilometers		14432 km
Statute Miles		8968 miles
Nautical Miles		7788 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 37 minutes

New York Stewart International Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - SWF to WLG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWF - WLG

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

Location	Local Time
Newburgh (United States)	2025-12-17, 04:36:57 EST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 22:36:57 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

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF / KSWF) Newburgh, United States

Destination

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