IWJ
Masuda
Japan
9,365 km
5,819 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,365 km
5,819 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
332°
north northwest

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IWJ LHR
Airport Name Iwami Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code IWJ LHR
ICAO Code RJOW EGLL
City Masuda London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 184 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, 131.790000 51.470000, -0.460000

Masuda (IWJ) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,365 kilometers (5,819 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 01:46 in Masuda, it's 16:46 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 Masuda (IWJ) follows a heading of 38° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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