AAU
Asau
Samoa
15,775 km
9,802 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,775 km
9,802 mi / 8,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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AAU LGW
Airport Name Asau Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code AAU LGW
ICAO Code NSAU EGKK
City Asau London
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 51.150000, -0.190000

Asau (AAU) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 15,775 kilometers (9,802 miles / 8,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Samoa with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Asau, it's 20:01 in London. 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 London (LGW) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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