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Flights from Wellington to Mackay

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Mackay. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane, about 7h 45m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 45m
WLGMKYBNE

Wellington to Mackay at a glance

Fastest journey7h 45mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Wellington to Mackay

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 Brisbane (BNE) MKY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Fri17:00 WLG17:35 BNE2h 40m connection20:15 BNE21:45 MKYQantas + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 45m
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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
3,284 km2,039 miles
Journey time
7h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hMackay vs Wellington
Currency in Mackay
AUD
Airports
WLG → MKY

Flights from Wellington to Mackay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Mackay?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Mackay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,284 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and Mackay?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Wellington and Mackay?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Mackay?
Mackay is 3 hours behind Wellington.

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