The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 18,946 kilometers (11,772 miles / 10,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 19:11 in London, it's 08:11 in Wanaka 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,059 feet between the two airports. Wanaka Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 318° (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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.