AIU
Atiu Island
CK
16,048 km
9,972 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,048 km
9,972 mi / 8,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
24°
north northeast

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AIU LGW
Airport Name Enua Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code AIU LGW
ICAO Code NCAT EGKK
City Atiu Island London
Country CK United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Europe/London
Elevation 36 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 51.150000, -0.190000

Atiu Island (AIU) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 16,048 kilometers (9,972 miles / 8,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 CK 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 11:51 in Atiu Island, it's 21:51 in London. With a 10-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 Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Enua Airport (AIU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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