Distance From Lukla Airport to Wellington International Airport, LUA - WLG Distance

The distance from Lukla Airport (LUA) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 7361 miles or 11845 kilometers or 6392 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 Lukla ( Nepal ) to Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lukla and Wellington takes around 16 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lukla Airport, Lukla, Nepal to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 16 hours 55 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 • LUA - WLG

Kilometers		11845 km
Statute Miles		7361 miles
Nautical Miles		6392 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 55 minutes

Lukla Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - LUA to WLG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lukla, Nepal and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Lukla, Nepal and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUA - WLG

Time difference between Lukla (Nepal) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 6 Hours 15 Minutes.
Wellington time is 6 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Lukla.

Location	Local Time
Lukla (Nepal)	2025-04-07, 14:06:14 +0545
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-04-07, 20:21:14 NZST

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

Lukla Airport (LUA / VNLK) Lukla, Nepal

Destination

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