BXB
Babo-Papua Island
Indonesia
13,102 km
8,141 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,102 km
8,141 mi / 7,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
329°
north northwest

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BXB LGW
Airport Name Babo Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code BXB LGW
ICAO Code WASO EGKK
City Babo-Papua Island London
Country Indonesia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -2.530000, 133.440000 51.150000, -0.190000

Babo-Papua Island (BXB) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babo Airport (BXB) in Babo-Papua Island, Indonesia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 13,102 kilometers (8,141 miles / 7,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Indonesia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Babo-Papua Island, it's 22:44 in London. With a 9-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 Babo-Papua Island (BXB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Babo Airport (BXB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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