KBB
Kirkimbie
Australia
14,243 km
8,850 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,243 km
8,850 mi / 7,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
322°
northwest

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KBB LGW
Airport Name Kirkimbie Station Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KBB LGW
ICAO Code YKIR EGKK
City Kirkimbie London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -17.780000, 129.210000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kirkimbie (KBB) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB) in Kirkimbie, Australia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 14,243 kilometers (8,850 miles / 7,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 08:21 in Kirkimbie, it's 22:51 in London. With a 9.5-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 (LGW) to Kirkimbie (KBB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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