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RME to WLG: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Wellington (Wellington International Airport)
8,955 mi
14,412 km · 7,782 nm
18h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,955 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 2m 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
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, 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 RME
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 RME from WLG?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Wellington (WLG) is 8,955 miles (14,412 km, 7,782 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to WLG?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 2m 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 Rome and Wellington?
Wellington is 16 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to WLG?
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