AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
15,096 km
9,380 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,096 km
9,380 mi / 8,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
343°
north northwest

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AVU LGW
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code AVU LGW
ICAO Code AGGJ EGKK
City N/A London
Country Solomon Islands United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/London
Elevation 25 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 51.150000, -0.190000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 15,096 kilometers (9,380 miles / 8,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 21:53 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 10:53 in London. With a 11-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 Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Avu Avu Airport (AVU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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