AUU
Aurukun Airport
Australia
14,601 km
9,073 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,601 km
9,073 mi / 7,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUU LGW
Airport Name Aurukun Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code AUU LGW
ICAO Code YAUR EGKK
City N/A London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/London
Elevation 31 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -13.350000, 141.720000 51.150000, -0.190000

Aurukun Airport (AUU) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aurukun Airport (AUU) in Aurukun Airport, Australia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 14,601 kilometers (9,073 miles / 7,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Australia 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 06:23 in Aurukun Airport, it's 20:23 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 Aurukun Airport (AUU) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aurukun Airport (AUU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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