LGW
London
United Kingdom
16,541 km
10,278 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
16,541 km
10,278 mi / 8,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
50°
northeast

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LGW TAN
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code LGW TAN
ICAO Code EGKK YTGA
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 202 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -27.130000, 153.360000

London (LGW) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 16,541 kilometers (10,278 miles / 8,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 12:39 in London, it's 22:39 in Tangalooma 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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