LUX
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
18,736 km
11,642 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
18,736 km
11,642 mi / 10,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Luxembourg
Heading
48°
northeast

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LUX WLG
Airport Name Luxembourg-Findel International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LUX WLG
ICAO Code ELLX NZWN
City Luxembourg Wellington
Country Luxembourg New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Luxembourg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,234 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 49.630000, 6.210000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Luxembourg (LUX) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 18,736 kilometers (11,642 miles / 10,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Luxembourg 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 08:38 in Luxembourg, it's 20:38 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,193 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Luxembourg-Findel International Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Luxembourg (LUX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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