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KTF to LWC: distance & flight time
Takaka (Takaka Airport) → Lawrence (Lawrence Municipal Airport)
7,987 mi
12,854 km · 6,940 nm
16h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
-18h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,987 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 8m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 18-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTF — Takaka Airport · Takaka, New Zealand
- LWC — Lawrence Municipal Airport · Lawrence, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KTF
- MZP · Motueka Airport24 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport41 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome72 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport75 mi away
Near LWC
- JCI · New Century Aircenter Airport22 mi away
- TOP · Philip Billard Municipal Airport22 mi away
- FOE · Topeka Regional Airport - Forbes Field24 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTF from LWC?
The flight distance from Takaka (KTF) to Lawrence (LWC) is 7,987 miles (12,854 km, 6,940 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTF to LWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 8m 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 KTF to LWC?
Nonstop service on KTF–LWC 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 8m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Takaka and Lawrence?
Lawrence is 18 hours behind Takaka.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTF to LWC?
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Why are some KTF to LWC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KTF–LWC 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.