Wellington to Perth
6h 57m The flight from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Perth International Airport (PER) covers 5,251 km (3,263 miles) and takes approximately 6h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 262°, passing near 40.5° S, 143.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 9h 33m | 9h 58m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 6h 44m | 7h 09m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 5h 50m | 6h 15m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 11m | 6h 36m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| WLG | PER | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Wellington International Airport | Perth International Airport |
| City | Wellington | Perth |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| ICAO | NZWN | YPPH |
| Coordinates | -41.3268, 174.8069 | -31.9403, 115.967 |
| Elevation | 41 ft | 67 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Wellington to Perth?
A non-stop flight from Wellington (WLG) to Perth (PER) takes about 6h 57m. The great-circle distance is 5,251 km (3,263 miles, 2,836 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 262°.
How far is Wellington from Perth?
5,251 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,263 miles or 2,836 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between WLG and PER?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,251 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 6h 57m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Wellington
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.