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MSE to WLG: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → Wellington (Wellington International Airport)
11,678 mi
18,795 km · 10,148 nm
23h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
11,678 miles nonstop takes roughly 23h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
- 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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
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 MSE from WLG?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to Wellington (WLG) is 11,678 miles (18,795 km, 10,148 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to WLG?
A nonstop flight takes about 23h 22m 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 Manston and Wellington?
Wellington is 11 hours ahead of Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to WLG?
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