FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
15,018 km
9,332 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,018 km
9,332 mi / 8,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FAV LHR
Airport Name Fakarava Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code FAV LHR
ICAO Code NTGF EGLL
City N/A London
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 13 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 51.470000, -0.460000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 15,018 kilometers (9,332 miles / 8,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 French Polynesia 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 07:28 in Fakarava Airport, it's 17:28 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 (LHR) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 309° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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