IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
16,307 km
10,133 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,307 km
10,133 mi / 8,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IPA LGW
Airport Name Ipota Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code IPA LGW
ICAO Code NVVI EGKK
City Ipota London
Country Vanuatu United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -18.860000, 169.280000 51.150000, -0.190000

Ipota (IPA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 16,307 kilometers (10,133 miles / 8,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Vanuatu 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 04:07 in Ipota, it's 17:07 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 Ipota (IPA) follows a heading of 18° (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 Ipota Airport (IPA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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