LHR
London
United Kingdom
18,620 km
11,570 miles
WIR
Wairoa
New Zealand
Distance
18,620 km
11,570 mi / 10,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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LHR WIR
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Wairoa Airport
IATA Code LHR WIR
ICAO Code EGLL NZWO
City London Wairoa
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 83 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -39.010000, 177.410000

London (LHR) to Wairoa (WIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Wairoa Airport (WIR) in Wairoa, New Zealand is 18,620 kilometers (11,570 miles / 10,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 16:45 in London, it's 05:45 in Wairoa. 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 Wairoa (WIR) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Wairoa Airport (WIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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