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NEW to PCN: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
7,842 mi
12,621 km · 6,815 nm
15h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,842 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 51m 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
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NEW
Near PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NEW from PCN?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Picton (PCN) is 7,842 miles (12,621 km, 6,815 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Picton?
Picton is 17 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to PCN?
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