WLG → SYDWellington to Sydney

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Direct flights from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney (SYD): 13 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 24 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,228 km, an estimated 3 hours 21 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Wellington and Sydney. Updated 14 September 2026 at 11:07 UTC.

WLG Wellington busy · +16
SYD Sydney smooth · +2
2,228 km · ~3h 21m est.
dep bank 06:05–15:5513x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 13x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 8 operated WLG → SYD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −24 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−24 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~3h 21mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures13x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Air New Zealand (INTL)Qantas (INTL)

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Air New Zealand (INTL)NZ

Flights NZ247 15:55 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su

Qantas (INTL)QF100% on time

Flights QF162 06:05 daily · QF164 15:55 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-14NZ247arrived−22
09-14QF162arrived−32
09-14QF164arrived−10
09-13NZ247arrived−35
09-13QF162arrived−25
09-13QF164arrived−35
09-12QF162arrived+1
09-12QF164arrived−24

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
WLGWellington +16 min busy 🌤 clear · NNE 11 kt Full WLG delay board →
SYDSydney +2 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · NNE 13 kt Full SYD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SYD: 30% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +3 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Wellington to Sydney route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop WLG to SYD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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WLG to SYD questions

Is WLG–SYD running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at WLG is the weaker end, route health score 91/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on WLG–SYD?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:05 from WLG. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SYD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from WLG to SYD?

Great-circle distance is 2,228 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 187–221 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does WLG–SYD fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 20 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.