IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
9,693 km
6,023 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,693 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
336°
north northwest

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IHA LHR
Airport Name Niijima Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code IHA LHR
ICAO Code RJAN EGLL
City N/A London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 92 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 139.270000 51.470000, -0.460000

Niijima Airport (IHA) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,693 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Japan 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 11:28 in Niijima Airport, it's 02:28 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 (LHR) to Niijima Airport (IHA) follows a heading of 32° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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