LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
7,898 km
4,907 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
7,898 km
4,907 mi / 4,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LWY WLG
Airport Name Lawas Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LWY WLG
ICAO Code WBGW NZWN
City Lawas Wellington
Country Malaysia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lawas (LWY) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 7,898 kilometers (4,907 miles / 4,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 03:51 in Lawas, it's 08:51 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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 295° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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