The flight distance from Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) in Lyon/Bron, France to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,063 kilometers (11,845 miles / 10,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 France 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 01:06 in Lyon/Bron, it's 13:06 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 Lyon/Bron (LYN) follows a heading of 304° (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 Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.