WLG
Wellington International Airport
Wellington · New ZealandICAO NZWN
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is an airport serving Wellington, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 41° 19' 37.9" S, 174° 48' 18.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 41 feet (12 meters) above sea level. With 21 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).
Destinations
21
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
41/ 12m
Pacific/Auckland
GMT+12
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Airport Details
IATA Code
WLG
ICAO Code
NZWN
City
Wellington
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
41 ft
Local Time
04:28 AM (GMT+12)
Coordinates
Latitude:-41.3272°
Longitude:174.8050°
Popular Routes from WLG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 1,613 mi | 3h 43m | medium-haul | 405 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,387 mi | 3h 18m | medium-haul | 348 kg | View |
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 298 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 122 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,561 mi | 3h 37m | medium-haul | 392 kg | View |
| CHC | Christchurch, New Zealand | 189 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| BHE | Woodbourne, New Zealand | 50 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 21 kg | View |
| DUD | Dunedin, New Zealand | 393 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 161 kg | View |
| GIS | Gisborne, New Zealand | 249 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 102 kg | View |
| HLZ | Hamilton, New Zealand | 240 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 99 kg | View |
| IVC | Invercargill, New Zealand | 478 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 196 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at WLG
6 active airlines serving Wellington International Airport.
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Wellington International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Paraparaumu | New Zealand | 49 km |
| Woodbourne Airport | BHE | Woodbourne | New Zealand | 81 km |
| Wanganui Airport | WAG | Wanganui | New Zealand | 153 km |
| Nelson Airport | NSN | Nelson | New Zealand | 133 km |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Palmerston North | New Zealand | 131 km |
| New Plymouth Airport | NPL | New Plymouth | New Zealand | 263 km |
| Westport Airport | WSZ | Westport | New Zealand | 273 km |
| Taupo Airport | TUO | Taupo | New Zealand | 307 km |
Other Airports in New Zealand
Auckland International Airport
AKLAuckland
Christchurch International Airport
CHCChristchurch
Dunedin Airport
DUDDunedin
Gisborne Airport
GISGisborne
Hamilton International Airport
HLZHamilton
Hokitika Airfield
HKKHokitika
Invercargill Airport
IVCInvercargill
Kaitaia Airport
KATKaitaia
Kerikeri Airport
KKEKerikeri
Hawke's Bay Airport
NPENAPIER
Nelson Airport
NSNNelson
New Plymouth Airport
NPLNew Plymouth
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 19' 37.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 174° 48' 18.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -41.327202
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 174.804993
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 04:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 41 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 12 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Wellington International Airport?
The IATA code for Wellington International Airport is WLG, and its ICAO code is NZWN. The airport is located in Wellington, New Zealand.
How many destinations can you fly to from WLG?
There are 21 direct destinations available from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand.
What airlines fly from WLG?
There are 6 airlines operating from WLG, including Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, and more.
What timezone is Wellington International Airport in?
Wellington International Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Wellington International Airport?
Wellington International Airport sits at an elevation of 41 feet (12 meters) above sea level.
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