Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to New Zealand?
24 to 27 hours with one stop10 hours or moreChecked 22 October 2026
There are no direct flights from the UK to New Zealand. With one stop, allow about 24 to 27 hours to Auckland. New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 11 hours in the UK summer.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating10 hours or more
Areas covered3 on this page
The main routes stop in Singapore, Dubai, Doha, Hong Kong or the USA. Many people stop over for a night or two.
Flight times from London
- Auckland (AKL) via Asia or the Gulf10 hours or more
About 24 to 26 hours total.
- Auckland via the USA10 hours or more
About 25 to 27 hours total.
- Christchurch (CHC) and Queenstown (ZQN)10 hours or more
Add a domestic flight, or connect in Australia.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 23h
Distance18,364 km
Time difference+13 h (+11 h in UK summer)
Main airportAKL
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- A stopover each way makes the trip and the jet lag much easier.
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Questions people ask
Is there a direct flight to New Zealand from the UK?
No. Every route has at least one stop.