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Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Wellington International Airport is an international airport serving Wellington (Wellington Region), New Zealand. Its IATA code is WLG and its ICAO code is NZWN. It has one runway, 1,936 m long.
- IATAWLG
- ICAONZWN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- WLG
- ICAO code
- NZWN
- City
- Wellington
- Region / province
- Wellington Region
- Country / territory
- New Zealand
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 41.3268° S, 174.8069° E
- Elevation
- 12 m (41 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,936 m (6,352 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,936 m6,352 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,344 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,932 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,045 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Wellington International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Wellington through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in New Zealand
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | 304 km |
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | 387 km |
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | 480 km |
| Dunedin International Airport | DUD | 632 km |
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 640 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Wellington International Airport?
The IATA code of Wellington International Airport is WLG and its ICAO code is NZWN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Wellington International Airport located?
Wellington International Airport is in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand, at coordinates 41.3268° S, 174.8069° E and an elevation of 12 m (41 ft).
How far is Wellington International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Wellington International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,045 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,932 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,344 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Wellington International Airport?
The longest runway at Wellington International Airport is 1,936 m (6,352 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Wellington International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Wellington International Airport (WLG) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.