Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Wellington International Airport, LHR - WLG Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 11701 miles or 18830 kilometers or 10161 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from London ( United Kingdom ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Wellington takes around 26 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 26 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LHR - WLG

Kilometers		18830 km
Statute Miles		11701 miles
Nautical Miles		10161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 54 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to WLG Flight Path

Location of London Heathrow Airport & Wellington International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Wellington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between London, United Kingdom and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - WLG

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 13 Hours.
Wellington time is 13 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-03-18, 17:43:40 GMT
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-03-19, 06:43:40 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand