GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
14,335 km
8,908 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,335 km
8,908 mi / 7,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
335°
north northwest

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GAR LHR
Airport Name Garaina Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GAR LHR
ICAO Code AYGI EGLL
City Garaina London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 2,497 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -7.880000, 147.140000 51.470000, -0.460000

Garaina (GAR) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 14,335 kilometers (8,908 miles / 7,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 06:45 in Garaina, it's 20:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,414 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Garaina Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Garaina (GAR) follows a heading of 43° (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 Garaina Airport (GAR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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