Distance From Wellington International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), WLG - LIS Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) is 12164 miles or 19576 kilometers or 10563 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Lisbon ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Lisbon takes around 27 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), Lisbon, Portugal is 27 hours 57 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 • WLG - LIS

Kilometers		19576 km
Statute Miles		12164 miles
Nautical Miles		10563 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 57 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) Flight Route Map - WLG to LIS Flight Path

Location of Wellington International Airport & Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Lisbon, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - LIS

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Lisbon (Portugal) is 13 Hours.
Lisbon time is 13 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 09:17:26 NZDT
Lisbon (Portugal)	2025-12-16, 20:17:26 WET

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 International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS / LPPT) Lisbon, Portugal