Distance From Newry (RFDS) Airstrip to Wellington International Airport

The distance from Newry (RFDS) Airstrip () to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 3217 miles or 5178 kilometers or 2794 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 Baines ( Australia ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baines and Wellington takes around 7 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Newry (RFDS) Airstrip, Baines, Australia to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 7 hours 23 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		5178 km
Statute Miles		3217 miles
Nautical Miles		2794 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 23 minutes

Newry (RFDS) Airstrip to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - to WLG Flight Path

Location of Newry (RFDS) Airstrip & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Baines to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Baines, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Baines, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - WLG

Time difference between Baines (Australia) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Wellington time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Baines.

Location	Local Time
Baines (Australia)	2025-12-14, 07:31:41 ACST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-14, 11:01:41 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

Newry (RFDS) Airstrip ( / ) Baines, Australia

Destination

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