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BHM to BHE: distance & flight time
Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) → Woodbourne (Woodbourne Airport)
8,147 mi
13,111 km · 7,079 nm
16h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,147 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 26m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham, United States
- BHE — Woodbourne Airport · Woodbourne, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BHM
- ASN · Talladega Municipal Airport40 mi away
- GAD · Northeast Alabama Regional Airport48 mi away
- ANB · Anniston Regional Airport52 mi away
- TCL · Tuscaloosa Regional Airport55 mi away
Near BHE
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport37 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport50 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BHM from BHE?
The flight distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Woodbourne (BHE) is 8,147 miles (13,111 km, 7,079 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BHM to BHE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BHM to BHE?
Nonstop service on BHM–BHE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Woodbourne?
Woodbourne is 17 hours ahead of Birmingham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BHM to BHE?
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Why are some BHM to BHE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BHM–BHE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.