LGW
London
United Kingdom
16,068 km
9,984 miles
PLO
Port Lincoln
Australia
Distance
16,068 km
9,984 mi / 8,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
Europe/London
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

LGW PLO
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Port Lincoln Airport
IATA Code LGW PLO
ICAO Code EGKK YPLC
City London Port Lincoln
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 202 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -34.610000, 135.880000

London (LGW) to Port Lincoln (PLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 16,068 kilometers (9,984 miles / 8,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Australia. 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 21:44 in London, it's 08:14 in Port Lincoln. With a 10.5-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 Port Lincoln (PLO) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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