LGW
London
United Kingdom
16,190 km
10,060 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
16,190 km
10,060 mi / 8,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
359°
north

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LGW LUC
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code LGW LUC
ICAO Code EGKK NFNH
City London Laucala Island
Country United Kingdom Fiji
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 202 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -16.750000, -179.670000

London (LGW) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 16,190 kilometers (10,060 miles / 8,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 United Kingdom with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in London, it's 20:19 in Laucala Island. With a 12-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 Laucala Island (LUC) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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