The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Timaru Airport (TIU) in Timaru Airport, New Zealand is 18,564 kilometers (11,535 miles / 10,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Germany 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 20:04 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 08:04 in Timaru 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 Timaru Airport (TIU) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Timaru Airport (TIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.