Flights to Lower Hutt
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lower Hutt is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,352 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Woodbourne Airport (BHE, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | 15 km (9 mi) | 6,352 ft | 41 ft |
| Woodbourne Airport (regional) | BHE | 94 km (58 mi) | 4,675 ft | 109 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,352 ft, WLG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 41 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lower Hutt
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hutt to Auckland | New Zealand | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Lower Hutt to Christchurch | New Zealand | 319 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Lower Hutt to Manukau City | New Zealand | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Lower Hutt to Hamilton | New Zealand | 383 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Lower Hutt to Tauranga | New Zealand | 407 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Lower Hutt to Dunedin | New Zealand | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Lower Hutt to Kingston | Norfolk Island | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lower Hutt to Sydney | Australia | 2,235 km (1,389 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Lower Hutt to Melbourne | Australia | 2,584 km (1,606 mi) | about 4 h 4 min |
| Lower Hutt to Santiago | Chile | 9,346 km (5,807 mi) | about 12 h 44 min |
| Lower Hutt to Cape Town | South Africa | 11,320 km (7,034 mi) | about 15 h 16 min |
| Lower Hutt to Durban | South Africa | 11,284 km (7,011 mi) | about 15 h 13 min |
| Lower Hutt to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 9,980 km (6,202 mi) | about 13 h 33 min |
| Lower Hutt to Brisbane | Australia | 2,513 km (1,561 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Lower Hutt to Perth | Australia | 5,270 km (3,275 mi) | about 7 h 30 min |
| Lower Hutt to Shanghai | China | 9,743 km (6,054 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Lower Hutt to Chongqing | China | 10,542 km (6,550 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Lower Hutt to Chengdu | China | 10,798 km (6,710 mi) | about 14 h 36 min |
| Lower Hutt to Beijing | China | 10,783 km (6,700 mi) | about 14 h 34 min |
| Lower Hutt to Guangzhou | China | 9,563 km (5,942 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Lower Hutt to Shenzhen | China | 9,460 km (5,878 mi) | about 12 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lower Hutt?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, BHE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is WLG from Lower Hutt city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lower Hutt on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.