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WLG to KIV: distance & flight time
Wellington (Wellington International Airport) → Chisinau (Chişinău International Airport)
10,715 mi
17,244 km · 9,311 nm
21h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
10,715 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 29m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WLG — Wellington International Airport · Wellington, New Zealand
- KIV — Chişinău International Airport · Chisinau, Moldova
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near WLG
- PPQ · Paraparaumu Airport31 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome44 mi away
- MRO · Hood Airport50 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport50 mi away
Near KIV
- IAS · Iaşi Airport64 mi away
- BZY · Bălți International Airport83 mi away
- ODS · Odessa International Airport90 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport100 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WLG from KIV?
The flight distance from Wellington (WLG) to Chisinau (KIV) is 10,715 miles (17,244 km, 9,311 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WLG to KIV?
A nonstop flight takes about 21h 29m 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 Wellington and Chisinau?
Chisinau is 9 hours behind Wellington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WLG to KIV?
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