LHW
Lanzhou
China
11,280 km
7,009 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,280 km
7,009 mi / 6,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
134°
southeast

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LHW WLG
Airport Name Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LHW WLG
ICAO Code ZLLL NZWN
City Lanzhou Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,388 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.520000, 103.620000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lanzhou (LHW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,280 kilometers (7,009 miles / 6,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 China 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 10:27 in Lanzhou, it's 15:27 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,347 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lanzhou (LHW) follows a heading of 309° (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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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