LHR
London
United Kingdom
18,812 km
11,689 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
18,812 km
11,689 mi / 10,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
23°
north northeast

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LHR PCN
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code LHR PCN
ICAO Code EGLL NZPN
City London Picton
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 83 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -41.350000, 173.960000

London (LHR) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 18,812 kilometers (11,689 miles / 10,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 03:32 in London, it's 16:32 in Picton. 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 Picton (PCN) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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