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WLG to MSE: distance & flight time
Wellington (Wellington International Airport) → Manston (Kent International Airport)
11,678 mi
18,795 km · 10,148 nm
23h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
11,678 miles nonstop takes roughly 23h 22m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WLG — Wellington International Airport · Wellington, New Zealand
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WLG from MSE?
The flight distance from Wellington (WLG) to Manston (MSE) 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 WLG to MSE?
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 Wellington and Manston?
Manston is 11 hours behind Wellington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WLG to MSE?
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