HWK
Hawker
Australia
16,042 km
9,968 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,042 km
9,968 mi / 8,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
316°
northwest

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HWK LHR
Airport Name Wilpena Pound Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code HWK LHR
ICAO Code YHAW EGLL
City Hawker London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/London
Elevation 321 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -31.860000, 138.470000 51.470000, -0.460000

Hawker (HWK) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) in Hawker, Australia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 16,042 kilometers (9,968 miles / 8,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Australia 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 19:20 in Hawker, it's 08:50 in London. With a 10.5-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 Hawker (HWK) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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