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WLG to PJA: distance & flight time
Wellington (Wellington International Airport) → Pajala (Pajala Airport)
10,354 mi
16,664 km · 8,998 nm
20h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
10,354 miles nonstop takes roughly 20h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WLG — Wellington International Airport · Wellington, New Zealand
- PJA — Pajala Airport · Pajala, Sweden
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 PJA
- KTT · Kittilä Airport57 mi away
- GEV · Gällivare Airport61 mi away
- ENF · Enontekio Airport78 mi away
- KRN · Kiruna Airport82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WLG from PJA?
The flight distance from Wellington (WLG) to Pajala (PJA) is 10,354 miles (16,664 km, 8,998 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WLG to PJA?
A nonstop flight takes about 20h 46m 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 Pajala?
Pajala is 10 hours behind Wellington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WLG to PJA?
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