LGK
Langkawi
Malaysia
9,245 km
5,744 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,245 km
5,744 mi / 4,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
133°
southeast

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LGK WLG
Airport Name Langkawi International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LGK WLG
ICAO Code WMKL NZWN
City Langkawi Wellington
Country Malaysia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 29 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 6.330000, 99.730000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Langkawi (LGK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) in Langkawi, Malaysia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,245 kilometers (5,744 miles / 4,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:13 in Langkawi, it's 18:13 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Langkawi (LGK) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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