WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
18,344 km
11,398 miles
XLW
Lemwerder
Germany
Distance
18,344 km
11,398 mi / 9,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
326°
north northwest

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WLG XLW
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Lemwerder Airport
IATA Code WLG XLW
ICAO Code NZWN EDWD
City Wellington Lemwerder
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 41 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 53.140000, 8.620000

Wellington (WLG) to Lemwerder (XLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Lemwerder Airport (XLW) in Lemwerder, Germany is 18,344 kilometers (11,398 miles / 9,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Wellington, it's 12:27 in Lemwerder. 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 Lemwerder (XLW) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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