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Wellington → Cairns

New Zealand to Australia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Wellington?

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  1. Flight to Gold Coast

    Wellington → Gold Coast · about 3h 15m in the air

  2. Flight to Cairns

    Gold Coast → Cairns · about ~2h 10m in the air

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About the trip from Wellington to Cairns

Wellington (New Zealand) and Cairns (Australia) are 3,874 km (2,407 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Gold Coast: ~8h 25m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Flight from Wellington to Gold Coast: about 3h 15m in the air, 2,437 km
  2. Flight from Gold Coast to Cairns: ~2h 10m in the air, 1,461 km

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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