LHR
London
United Kingdom
18,689 km
11,613 miles
WAG
Wanganui
New Zealand
Distance
18,689 km
11,613 mi / 10,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
17°
north northeast

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LHR WAG
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Wanganui Airport
IATA Code LHR WAG
ICAO Code EGLL NZWU
City London Wanganui
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 83 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -39.960000, 175.020000

London (LHR) to Wanganui (WAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Wanganui Airport (WAG) in Wanganui, New Zealand is 18,689 kilometers (11,613 miles / 10,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in London, it's 14:58 in Wanganui. With a 13-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 Wanganui (WAG) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Wanganui Airport (WAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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