LBV
Libreville
Gabon
15,239 km
9,469 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,239 km
9,469 mi / 8,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LBV WLG
Airport Name Leon M Ba Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LBV WLG
ICAO Code FOOL NZWN
City Libreville Wellington
Country Gabon New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Libreville Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 39 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 0.460000, 9.410000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Libreville (LBV) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,239 kilometers (9,469 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 Gabon with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:31 in Libreville, it's 10:31 in Wellington. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Libreville (LBV) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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