LHR
London
United Kingdom
18,870 km
11,725 miles
MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
Distance
18,870 km
11,725 mi / 10,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
53°
northeast

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LHR MFN
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Milford Sound Airport
IATA Code LHR MFN
ICAO Code EGLL NZMF
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 83 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -44.670000, 167.920000

London (LHR) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand is 18,870 kilometers (11,725 miles / 10,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 United Kingdom 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 07:22 in London, it's 20:22 in Milford Sound Airport. With a 13-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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 315° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Milford Sound Airport (MFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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