The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) in Kaikoura Airport, New Zealand is 18,007 kilometers (11,189 miles / 9,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Denmark with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:59 in Copenhagen, it's 21:59 in Kaikoura Airport. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.