Distance From West Point Island Landing Strip to Wellington International Airport

The distance from West Point Island Landing Strip () to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 5219 miles or 8398 kilometers or 4532 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 West Point Island ( Falkland Islands ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Point Island and Wellington takes around 11 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West Point Island Landing Strip, West Point Island, Falkland Islands to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 11 hours 59 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		8398 km
Statute Miles		5219 miles
Nautical Miles		4532 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 59 minutes

West Point Island Landing Strip to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - to WLG Flight Path

Location of West Point Island Landing Strip & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Point Island to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between West Point Island, Falkland Islands and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between West Point Island, Falkland Islands and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - WLG

Time difference between West Point Island (Falkland Islands) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 16 Hours.
Wellington time is 16 Hours ahead of West Point Island.

Location	Local Time
West Point Island (Falkland Islands)	2025-12-14, 11:34:56 -03
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 03:34:56 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

West Point Island Landing Strip ( / ) West Point Island, Falkland Islands

Destination

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