LGW
London
United Kingdom
15,904 km
9,882 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,904 km
9,882 mi / 8,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW RVV
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code LGW RVV
ICAO Code EGKK NTAV
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 202 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -23.890000, -147.660000

London (LGW) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 15,904 kilometers (9,882 miles / 8,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:15 in London, it's 16:15 in Raivavae Airport. With a 10-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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 34° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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