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TIA to WTZ: distance & flight time
Tirana (Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa) → Whitianga (Whitianga Airport)
11,114 mi
17,887 km · 9,658 nm
22h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
11,114 miles nonstop takes roughly 22h 16m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TIA — Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa · Tirana, Albania
- WTZ — Whitianga Airport · Whitianga, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TIA
- OHD · Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport55 mi away
- TGD · Podgorica Airport70 mi away
- TIV · Tivat Airport85 mi away
- KSO · Kastoria National Airport105 mi away
Near WTZ
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport33 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport41 mi away
- GBZ · Great Barrier Aerodrome42 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport50 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TIA from WTZ?
The flight distance from Tirana (TIA) to Whitianga (WTZ) is 11,114 miles (17,887 km, 9,658 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TIA to WTZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 22h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TIA to WTZ?
Nonstop service on TIA–WTZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 22h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tirana and Whitianga?
Whitianga is 12 hours ahead of Tirana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TIA to WTZ?
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