KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
13,222 km
8,216 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,222 km
8,216 mi / 7,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
329°
north northwest

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KNG LGW
Airport Name Kaimana Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KNG LGW
ICAO Code WASK EGKK
City Kaimana-Papua Island London
Country Indonesia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/London
Elevation 19 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -3.640000, 133.700000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 13,222 kilometers (8,216 miles / 7,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Indonesia 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 04:51 in Kaimana-Papua Island, it's 19:51 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 (LGW) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kaimana Airport (KNG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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