LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,159 km
8,798 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,159 km
8,798 mi / 7,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
45°
northeast

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LGW WAO
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code LGW WAO
ICAO Code EGKK AYWB
City London Wabo
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 202 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -6.990000, 145.080000

London (LGW) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 14,159 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 22:33 in London, it's 08:33 in Wabo. 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 Wabo (WAO) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 333° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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