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DCA to WLG: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Wellington (Wellington International Airport)
8,749 mi
14,079 km · 7,602 nm
17h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,749 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 37m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- WLG — Wellington International Airport · Wellington, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near WLG
- PPQ · Paraparaumu Airport31 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome44 mi away
- MRO · Hood Airport50 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport50 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from WLG?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Wellington (WLG) is 8,749 miles (14,079 km, 7,602 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to WLG?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 37m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Wellington?
Wellington is 16 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to WLG?
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