KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
14,535 km
9,032 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,535 km
9,032 mi / 7,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
341°
north northwest

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KIE LHR
Airport Name Aropa Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KIE LHR
ICAO Code AYIQ EGLL
City Kieta London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kieta (KIE) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 14,535 kilometers (9,032 miles / 7,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 05:26 in Kieta, it's 18:26 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 (LHR) to Kieta (KIE) 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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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