LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
15,089 km
9,376 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,089 km
9,376 mi / 8,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
163°
south southeast

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LBQ WLG
Airport Name Lambarene Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LBQ WLG
ICAO Code FOGR NZWN
City Lambarene Wellington
Country Gabon New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Libreville Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 82 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -0.700000, 10.250000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lambarene (LBQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,089 kilometers (9,376 miles / 8,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Lambarene, it's 22:10 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Lambarene (LBQ) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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