Distance From Wellington International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, WLG - SYD Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 1385 miles or 2228 kilometers or 1203 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Sydney takes around 3 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 3 hours 10 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 - SYD

Kilometers		2228 km
Statute Miles		1385 miles
Nautical Miles		1203 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 10 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - SYD

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Sydney (Australia) is 2 Hours.
Sydney time is 2 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-05-06, 09:11:04 NZST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-06, 07:11:04 AEST

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

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

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia