Distance From Wellington Airport to London Heathrow Airport

The distance from Wellington Airport () to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 10416 miles or 16763 kilometers or 9045 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from ( Australia ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and London takes around 23 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington Airport, , Australia to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 23 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LHR

Kilometers		16763 km
Statute Miles		10416 miles
Nautical Miles		9045 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 56 minutes

Wellington Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - to LHR Flight Path

Location of Wellington Airport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Australia and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between , Australia and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHR

Time difference between (Australia) and London (United Kingdom) is 11 Hours.
London time is 11 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Australia)	2025-12-16, 13:25:31 AEDT
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 02:25:31 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wellington Airport ( / YWEL) , Australia

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom