LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
2,750 km
1,709 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
2,750 km
1,709 mi / 1,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LHG WLG
Airport Name Lightning Ridge Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LHG WLG
ICAO Code YLRD NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 540 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 147.980000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 2,750 kilometers (1,709 miles / 1,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 11:46 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 290° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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