LGW
London
United Kingdom
13,684 km
8,503 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
13,684 km
8,503 mi / 7,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
82°
east

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LGW RBU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code LGW RBU
ICAO Code EGKK YROE
City London Roebourne
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Perth
Elevation 202 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -20.760000, 117.160000

London (LGW) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 13,684 kilometers (8,503 miles / 7,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 22:16 in London, it's 06:16 in Roebourne. With a 8-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 Roebourne (RBU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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