LRE
Longreach
Australia
3,460 km
2,150 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
3,460 km
2,150 mi / 1,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LRE WLG
Airport Name Longreach Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LRE WLG
ICAO Code YLRE NZWN
City Longreach Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 627 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, 144.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Longreach (LRE) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 3,460 kilometers (2,150 miles / 1,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 02:22 in Longreach, it's 05:22 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Longreach (LRE) follows a heading of 296° (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 Longreach Airport (LRE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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