TER
Lajes
Portugal
18,135 km
11,269 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,135 km
11,269 mi / 9,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

TER WLG
Airport Name Lajes Field Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TER WLG
ICAO Code LPLA NZWN
City Lajes Wellington
Country Portugal New Zealand
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 180 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 38.760000, -27.090000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lajes (TER) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,135 kilometers (11,269 miles / 9,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Portugal 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 17:03 in Lajes, it's 07:03 in Wellington. With a 14-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 Wellington (WLG) to Lajes (TER) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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