LAS
Las Vegas
United States
11,173 km
6,942 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,173 km
6,942 mi / 6,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAS WLG
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LAS WLG
ICAO Code KLAS NZWN
City Las Vegas Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,181 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,173 kilometers (6,942 miles / 6,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:30 in Las Vegas, it's 16:30 in Wellington. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,140 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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