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WLG to MIA: distance & flight time
Wellington (Wellington International Airport) → Miami (Miami International Airport)
8,116 mi
13,062 km · 7,053 nm
16h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
8,116 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 23m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WLG — Wellington International Airport · Wellington, New Zealand
- MIA — Miami International Airport · Miami, United States
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 MIA
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport21 mi away
- OPF · Opa-locka Executive Airport8 mi away
- TMB · Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport13 mi away
- HWO · North Perry Airport15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WLG from MIA?
The flight distance from Wellington (WLG) to Miami (MIA) is 8,116 miles (13,062 km, 7,053 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WLG to MIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 23m 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 Miami?
Miami is 16 hours behind Wellington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WLG to MIA?
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