Distance From Vernal Regional Airport to Wellington International Airport, VEL - WLG Distance

The distance from Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 7371 miles or 11862 kilometers or 6401 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 Vernal ( United States ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vernal and Wellington takes around 16 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport, Vernal, United States to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 16 hours 56 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 • VEL - WLG

Kilometers		11862 km
Statute Miles		7371 miles
Nautical Miles		6401 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 56 minutes

Vernal Regional Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - VEL to WLG Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VEL - WLG

Time difference between Vernal (United States) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 20 Hours.
Wellington time is 20 Hours ahead of Vernal.

Location	Local Time
Vernal (United States)	2025-12-15, 20:02:27 MST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 16:02:27 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

Vernal Regional Airport (VEL / KVEL) Vernal, United States

Destination

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