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Flights from Wellington to King Island

There are no direct flights from Wellington to King Island. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne, about 8h 50m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 8h 50m
WLGKNSMEL

Wellington to King Island at a glance

Fastest journey8h 50mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Wellington to King Island

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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WLG Melbourne (MEL) KNS
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Rex Airlines
Sun06:15 WLG08:12 MEL4h 03m connection12:15 MEL13:05 KNSAir New Zealand + Rex Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,600 km1,615 miles
Journey time
8h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hKing Island vs Wellington
Currency in King Island
AUD
Airports
WLG → KNS

Flights from Wellington to King Island: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to King Island?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Wellington to King Island?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,600 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and King Island?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Wellington and King Island?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). King Island: King Island Airport (KNS).
What is the time difference between Wellington and King Island?
King Island is 2 hours behind Wellington.

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