GTA
Gatokae
Solomon Islands
14,901 km
9,259 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,901 km
9,259 mi / 8,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GTA LGW
Airport Name Gatokae Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GTA LGW
ICAO Code AGOK EGKK
City Gatokae London
Country Solomon Islands United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/London
Elevation 70 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -8.740000, 158.200000 51.150000, -0.190000

Gatokae (GTA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gatokae Airport (GTA) in Gatokae, Solomon Islands to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 14,901 kilometers (9,259 miles / 8,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 08:42 in Gatokae, it's 21:42 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 Gatokae (GTA) follows a heading of 30° (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 Gatokae Airport (GTA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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