LWL
Wells
United States
11,574 km
7,192 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,574 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
227°
southwest

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LWL WLG
Airport Name Wells Municipal/Harriet Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LWL WLG
ICAO Code KLWL NZWN
City Wells Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,769 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 41.120000, -114.920000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Wells (LWL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,574 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Wells, it's 05:43 in Wellington. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,728 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Wells Municipal/Harriet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Wells (LWL) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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